Boasting an ‘unmatched depth and breadth of experience’, the non-contentious construction team at Clifford Chance LLP advises on major energy transition developments, including mezzanine financing transactions, for the full range of significant international clients. With expertise in cross-border nuclear energy-related  matters, the team’s key strengths also include multi-contract procurement strategies, and LNG and carbon capture projects. Head of international construction Sandy Hall chairs the team, leading on joint ventures between major international clients, advising on construction issues and project financing. With an ‘exceptional industry reputation’, Marianne Toghill has assumed a counsel role, while clean hydrogen specialist Edward Bretherton advises on offshore wind farms. David Metzger leads on advising lenders in the development of a major cross-border PPP project.

The non-contentious construction team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP boast ‘deep legal sector expertise,’ and is active across the full range of related mandates, providing strong advice in local infrastructure, commercial development, and energy transition matters. Tim Healy spearheads the team, advising on a range of procurement strategies in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and leading on Building Safety Act mandates. The team is also well equipped to handle carbon capture and offshore infrastructure-related projects. Iain Suttie and Matthew Bool assist with major HRB redevelopments and urban regeneration projects. Advising on significant fit outs, Nicholas Downing and Lauren Morrison are other key members of the team.

With a focus on conventional and renewable energy projects, the ‘fantastic’ non-contentious construction team at Pinsent Masons LLP is led by ‘standout adviser’, John Woolley. Handling major national infrastructure projects is another key strength of the team, with Jonathan Hart leading on related contract drafting and negotiations. With an international focus, particularly in China, Greg Jones advises on multi-jurisdictional EPC contracts in the mining sector, while ‘superb lawyer’ Lynne Davy assists with regulatory matters for major national infrastructure projects. Anne-Marie Friel handles multi-party contractor joint ventures in cross-border energy transition projects, while Rob Morson assists with contract negotiations.

Addleshaw Goddard provides ‘exceptional advice’ on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters, including energy projects and infrastructure redevelopments. Led by Andrew McVeigh, the team is also well equipped to advise insurance corporations of build to rent portfolios and large retail clients on logistics-related matters. Focusing on the hospitality and leisure sector, Luke Baines assists with financing and developments, while Alex Hirom handles EPC contracts, FIDIC-related matters, and international contract management for renewable energy projects. Julia Court leads developers and asset managers on major, nationally significant infrastructure redevelopments, while ‘excellent partner’, Sam Cary advises on the refurbishment and development of large estates. Ellie Warren and Rob Easton are other key members of the team.

With a strong domestic and international non-contentious offering, the team at Ashurst boast ‘breadth and depth of knowledge’ in the life sciences, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors. Providing strategic procurement advice, Ben Patton leads the team in providing construction advisory services for joint ventures in life sciences development, while Nicholas Hilder advises on financing and procurement in the nuclear energy sector. Sadia McEvoy handles renewables in the commercial sector, while Chris Whitehouse assists with residential and commercial developments, advising on significant telecoms infrastructure projects. Matt Pearson and Carrie Leader are other key members of the team.

Led by Mike Webster, the non-contentious team at Baker McKenzie is well equipped to advise lenders, financiers, and developers on the full range of refinancing, construction, and development matters. Webster leads on advising on the expansion of an energy project in the Middle East, while Andrew Hope advises international financial institutions on major project financings. Rhiannon Williams assists with advising on JCT construction contracts, while Tania Arora is another key contact in the team, advising on residential new build projects.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s non-contentious construction team is lauded for ‘excellent industry knowledge’, and it is active across a wide range of international mandates, providing very strong advice on cross-border real estate and infrastructure developments. The team is also well equipped to handle major commercial redevelopments.  Team head Gareth Stringer is advising the Crown Estate on procurement strategies and documentation for a portfolio of lands and holdings, while global practice head of real estate Nazir Dewji is active in advising international private equity firms on their UK real estate developments. Kimberly Roberts advises national public sector clients on major EPC contracts in the energy sector. Promoted to partner in January 2024, the ‘exceptionally capable’ Christopher Skone James is another key member of the team, handling cross-border developments in the retail sector.

John Morris spearheads the non-contentious team at Clyde & Co, taking on a diverse range of mandates for architects, developers, and contractors, advising on FIDIC contracts, liability and exposure matters, and project developments. Victoria Peckett boasts ‘unparalleled knowledge of the construction sector’, leading on advising an international energy contractor on offshore substations and renewable wind farm projects, and other major energy project developments. The team is also well equipped to advise on insurance, exposure, and design liability issues in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Will Cooper is advising on a major domestic redevelopments, while legal director Nisha Nyunt assists with joint venture agreements and subcontractor contracts. James Wyatt further bolsters the team’s expertise, advising on residential real estate claims.

With a ‘breadth of experience’ in non-contentious construction matters, the team at CMS advises across a range of related matters that require an understanding of fire safety and the Building Safety Act, as well as issues in the logistic sector. Advising a joint venture on a public infrastructure redevelopment, David Parton leads the team, while Karen Clarke advises on luxury mixed-use development projects. Advising global real estate and investment clients on data centre developments is another key strength of the team. Alistair McGrigor advises clients in the technology sector on fit-out projects, while Rebecca Prigg assists with advising multi-national developers with a wide range of related matters.

DLA Piper‘s ‘very knowledgeable’ non-contentious construction team is well-regarded for the breadth of its capabilities in advising developers, funders, and government entities, with a strong record in commercial real estate and energy projects. Peter Lowe and Sarah Thomas jointly steer the team, leading on student accommodation projects, and advising on acquisitions and constructions in the logistics sector. Other key members of the team include Corinne McCarthy, advising central and local government clients, and Jon Baker, handling procurement strategy and providing drafting and negotiation support to public energy companies.

With a focus on domestic infrastructure and development, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s experienced team is led by Gillian Thomas, handling transactional matters on a major mixed-use development, advising on a domestic regeneration scheme, and advising on contracts for onsite infrastructure. Global head of ESG Adrian Walker furthers the team expertise, advising on fit-outs and procurement strategy, while Malcolm Parry boasts particular expertise in FIDIC contracts, assisting with power generation facility projects. Lauren Bruce is a highly active member of the team, assisting with document drafting and redevelopments.

Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s team is capable of handling the full spectrum of non-contentious construction work for various clients, including developers, property owners, and contractors in connection with major domestic real estate projects. Simon Hunter jointly leads the team with Marc Hanson, advising on new build and brown field projects, while Adriano Amorese boasts significant experience in strategic procurement advice, and regularly provides drafting and negotiation assistance. With extensive expertise in transactional work, Phoebe McLarty advises on complex multi-contract projects, while Charlotte Braine represents developers, funders, purchases, and investors.

Focusing on built environment projects in the public sector, the ‘very knowledgeable’ team at Burges Salmon LLP is led by Steven James , leading on multi-lot procurement and contract law in the public sector. The practice is also regularly instructed to advise on large residential urban expansion projects. Lloyd James leads on project expansion and EPC contracts in the energy sector, while James Horton advises joint ventures on major domestic energy transition projects. Katy Wall and Nia Stewart are other key members of the team advising on offshore wind projects and contract renewals.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is very active in redevelopment and regeneration projects in the public sector, advising real estate companies, lenders, and educational institutes. David Savage leads the team, advising on major redevelopments in the educational sector, while Fiona Edmond has particular experience in advising life sciences developers. Francis Ho advises a major international alternative investment funds on real estate assets in Europe, while Duncan Salmon handles commercial regeneration schemes. Rupa Lakha departed for Osborne Clarke LLP in February 2024.

With ‘enormous experience in construction, infrastructure, and projects’, the non-contentious team at Fenwick Elliott LLP specialises in handling the full range of cross-border energy projects. Leading on multi-jurisdictional mining projects, David Bebb jointly leads the team with Jatinder Garcha, who advises EPC subcontractors in the Middle East on battery storage matters. The team is also well-equipped to advise contractors on deed of variation negotiation and contract drafting, and regularly advises on major wind and solar power projects in Europe. Mark Pantry assists with commercial redevelopments, and Andrew Jeffcoat is another key member of the team.

Fieldfisher’s non-contentious team is noted for its understanding of construction contracts, particularly in regards to PFI projects in the education sector and design and build joint ventures in the pharmaceutical sector. Team head Dan Preston advises on contracts for a large nuclear energy decommissioning project. Christina Cheriyan is a highly active member of the team, advising joint ventures on domestic redevelopments, while Cecily Davis assists with large international petrochemical projects. Jahanara Hussain joined from TLT in July 2023, and assists with real estate developments with public sector funding.

Philip Baker, Gordon Bell, Sue Ryan, and Mike Stewart make up the consortium of lawyers that lead the non-contentious construction team at Gowling WLG, boasting ‘diverse expertise across the real estate and construction sector’. The team is well equipped to handle initial acquisitions, procurement strategies, and negotiating building contracts for major commercial developments. Tarfa Ahmad and Hannah Daeche are other key members of the team, advising on design and build contracts on residential projects and significant public sector redevelopments.

HFW‘s non-contentious construction practice specialises in energy-related matters, with team heads Max Wieliczko and Michael Sergeant advising on the full range of contract related issues for cross-border renewable energy projects, and providing transactional and documentary support to various non-departmental government bodies respectively. Richard Booth leads on drafting commercial contracts for construction support services companies, while Alexander Jullienne advises offshore wind and subsea cable project contractors and developers.

Boasting a ‘strong team with intelligent and personable lawyers’, K&L Gates LLP‘s non-contentious construction team is jointly led by Matthew Smith and Kevin Greene, who regularly advise nuclear technology providers on EPC contract-related matters, and on fit-out related matters in the residential sector respectively. Specialising in NEC-related contracts, Nicola Ellis is a highly active member of the team, advising on design and supply of cross-border renewable energy projects and drafting various construction documents, including framework agreements and short form work contracts. Matthew Walker is another key contact, assisting with multi-jurisdictional EPC contract matters.

Linklaters LLP is well-regarded for its range of experience in regulatory, transactional, and advisory work in the construction sector, particularly regarding major energy projects. With a focus on major projects, team head Andrew Penfold advises on non-contentious construction matters in the real estate, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Penfold also leads on advising the UK Government on procurement and contractual matters regarding a nuclear energy project. Richard Coar also leads the practice, advising on multi-source construction agreements, focusing on renewable energy projects, and NEC and FIDIC contracts. Harith Canna assists with a major thermal power procurement processes and financing of greenfield offshore wind farms.

Specialising in real estate development and investment, the non-contentious construction team at Macfarlanes LLP advises on major commercial, residential, and refurbishment projects. Under the leadership of Angus Dawson, the team also advises on acquisition and development of build-to-rent schemes, green hydrogen production facilities, and student accommodation. Radhika Shah and Louisa Hudson further bolster the team’s expertise, while Rebecca Whatman assists with complex supply agreements.

Mayer Brown International LLP‘s ‘broad service offering’ includes a wide range of non-contentious matters, particularly advising on procurement strategies for various redevelopments, contract drafting and negotiation, and financing transactions. Michael Regan leads the team, advising joint ventures on offshore wind farm energy projects, while Jonathan Hosie advises on cross-border oil and gas project financings. Charles Pacey is a highly active member of the team, advising on EPC contracts, as well as domestic and international development projects. Jonathan Stone is also recommended.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s team is well-regarded for its expertise in major international projects, which it handles for lenders, contractors, and private owners. Under the leadership of Rob Marsh and Donald Warnock, the team also handles procurement and tender responses in the automotive sector. Leading on international infrastructure construction projects and PPP projects in the Middle East, Andrew Buisson is another key member of the team, while Chris Down handles financing of international solar PV projects, and advising international lenders. Melusi Dlamini boasts projects expertise, advising on major student accommodation developments.

The non-contentious construction practice at Reed Smith LLP is well known for its expertise in domestic real estate and the full range of international EPC and FIDIC contract-related mattes. Team head Richard Ceeney advises major international energy companies on procurement and development matters, while Laura Riddeck leads on contract negotiations in the renewables sector and on those regarding major residential developments and redevelopments. Counsel Liam Hart assists with major equipment supply matters and alleged defect claims in the property sector.

Situated within the firm’s wider infrastructure and energy  practice, the ‘knowledgeable and technically excellent’ non-contentious construction team at Slaughter and May is well equipped to handle procurement and structuring, financings, and design and build contracts in the real estate, sports, and leisure sectors. Tom Inker spearheads the construction team, advising on hydrogen production facilities and significant professional services fit-outs. Richard Todd advises on significant vaccine manufacturing plant developments, while Chloe Halloran assists with advising on acquisitions in the sports sector. Caitlin Bergan-Gander is another highly active member of the team advising on significant luxury redevelopments. John Nevin is also recommended.

Taylor Wessing LLP‘s non-contentious construction team are known for their expertise in advising a wide range of clients on real estate and development portfolios. Team head Matthew Jones provides the full range of construction advice to real estate companies and other significant clients, advising on mixed-use extensions and significant domestic redevelopments. David Quinlan and Stephanie O’Hare are also key contacts, handling domestic and international energy projects, and advising bank and non-bank lenders, investors, and financial planners on commercial and residential real estate property portfolios.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s experienced team boasts ‘excellent depth of knowledge on construction law’, and regularly advises high-profile clients, including government entities, real estate developers, and EPC contractors. With significant experience in commercial law, Stephanie Canham advises developers of government guidance regarding the Building Safety Act. Assad Maqbool advises on commercial property acquisition matters in the life sciences sector, as well as handling procurement in mixed-use developments, while James Huckstep specialises in advising developers, investors, and operators on integrated retirement communities. Paul Bartter is another key contact in the team, advising various joint venture clients in life sciences and education sector infrastructure.

Situated within the firm’s wider international construction practice, the multidisciplinary team at Vinson & Elkins RLLP is led by accredited specialist Roberta Downey. With experience in high-value engineering, procurement, and EPC contracts, Andrew Nealon assists with drafting and negotiating supply agreements for international renewable energy projects. Key team members include Alistair Wishart, who advises Middle Eastern clients on EPC contracts. Louise Fischel-Bock left the team in May 2024.

With ‘strong emphasis on construction within the energy sector,’ the non-contentious construction team Watson Farley & Williams LLP is spearheaded by Martin Lucas, who specialises in international offshore wind construction and project development. Barry Hembling negotiates contracts for major development projects in the Middle East, and also regularly provides domestic corporations with advice regarding real estate portfolios and assets. Emmanuel Ninos assists with advising developers and contractors in renewable energy projects, while Jamie Bell is another key contact in the team, advising on remedial works in the real estate sector.

Wedlake Bell LLP‘s non-contentious construction team is situated within the firm’s wider real estate offering. The experienced team is well-regarded for the breadth of its capabilities, with a strong record of advising house-builders on operationally net-zero carbon property acquisitions. Team head Sarah Elliott regularly advises underwriters, insurance providers, and fund managers on acquisitions and due diligence, and also provides general construction advice. Accredited specialist in transactional issues in the commercial property sector Brad Fearn advises property developers on sale agreements in the infrastructure industry, advising a luxury later living investor on construction financing. Natalie Pilagos assists with Building Safety Act-related matters and Suzanne Reeves continues to act as senior consultant.

Beale & Co’s experienced non-contentious team boasts ‘good sector knowledge’, regularly advising international architects, joint ventures, and global contractors in relation to designing redevelopments on major infrastructure projects. Will Buckby leads the team, handling LNG project developments and domestic infrastructure PFI projects. Peter Kitson advises on procurement structures, and assists with drafting and negotiations of construction contracts. Other key contact Andrew Croft advises governmental organisations on the full range of related non-contentious matters.

Situated within the firm’s broader construction law practice, the team at Bevan Brittan LLP is well equipped to handle major domestic infrastructure, social housing, and regeneration projects in the public sector. Under the joint leadership of Andrew Tobin and Louise Robling, who splits her time between Bristol and London, the team provides advice on redevelopment projects in the education sector, as well as on procurement, design, and construction matters in the healthcare sector. Jonathan Turner is another key member of the team, assisting with transactional work.

Devonshires Solicitors LLP‘s non-contentious construction team is ‘excellent and provides an incredibly strong service’ on the full range of related matters, particularly complex transactions for housing associations. Mark London leads the wider construction practice, while ‘exceptional’ Asif Patel leads on the non-contentious side. The team is well equipped to handle strategic procurement advice, design and build contracts for domestic regeneration schemes, and construction contracts for residential developments. Sasha Pirbhai is another highly active member of the team, assisting with refurbishment and remedial works.

The ‘highly capable’ construction team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is jointly steered by Jonathan Douglas and Cambridge-based global head Simon Oats. Advising on refurbishment of commercial properties for asset fund managers and advising on development financings for build-to-rent projects are among the team’s key strengths. Lucy Chadwick advises on construction procurement for multi-jurisdictional energy projects and is another key contact in the team.

Fladgate LLP‘s team is ‘well resourced with excellent sector knowledge’ in the full range of non-contentious matters. Led by David Weare, the team advises on developments in the student accommodation sector, as well as  construction contract-related matters in the sport arena, and procurement mandates in manufacturing. Oliver Tobin and Olivia Bateman assist with all major mandates, particularly real estate redevelopment projects, refinancing of corporate facilities, and advising on build to rent schemes. Digby Hebbard assists with drafting and negotiating construction documents, while Christian Charles is another key contact.

With accredited expertise in the sports, transport, and real estate sectors, Sarah Cook leads the ‘very capable’ construction team at Forsters LLP. The team regularly handles restructurings, construction documentation drafting, and design and build procurement routes for logistics companies, developers, and pension funds. Emily Holdstock further bolsters the team capabilities, regularly advising major commercial clients in refurbishing and student accommodation developments.

Maples Teesdale LLP‘s non-contentious construction team offers the full range of advisory work for logistics real estate companies, co-living and commercial developers, and investment advisors, among other clients. The team is also well equipped to handle asset management and funding for significant mixed-use developments and advising global fin-tech firms on acquisitions in real estate. Sam Nichols leads the team, while Fei Pan assists with refurbishments in the hotel and leisure sectors. Victoria Ceccarelli and Mary Romanov are other key contacts.

Specialising in servicing clients in the public sector, the construction team at Sharpe Pritchard LLP regularly provides ‘an excellent service with expert knowledge’ on regeneration and new homes delivery programmes. The team is also highly capable of advising governmental institutions on commercial strategy, drafting, and procurement matters. Justin Mendelle jointly leads the team with ‘widely respected’ Rachel Murray-Smith advising on NEC and JCT contracts, counsel housing developments, and contractor procurement. Helen Batter assists with contract and document drafting, while Laura Campbell specialises in mandates in the education sector.

Simmons & Simmons‘ non-contentious construction team is well versed in advising investment managers on funding co-living schemes, handling redevelopments of commercial real estate, and procurement strategy and documentation regarding international leisure sector properties. Bristol-based Richard Dyton leads the team, while Duncan Athol advises real estate managers on forward funding schemes. Trevor Cosgrove joined from Greenberg Traurig, LLP in March 2024.

Ashfords LLP‘s construction practice boasts expertise in Building Safety Act compliance matters and regularly advises significant local authority clients on a wide range of related issues. The team is also experienced in handling JCT design and build contracts and residential regeneration projects. Bristol-based Carl Thompson leads the construction and infrastructure, while Jessica Taylor  steers the non-contentious practice in London. Tilly Traill is also recommended.

With accredited experience in international data-related mandates, Marco Nicolai leads the construction team at Bird & Bird LLP and regularly advises on building contracts for data centre constructions. Under Nicolai’s leadership, the team also handles due diligence and security document drafting, as well as FIDIC, NEC, and JCT contracts. Sophie Phillips is another key contact.

Bracewell (UK) LLP‘s construction practice specialises exclusively in the energy sector, handling EPC and operation and maintenance contracts. Renewable energy projects, particularly wind, solar, and hydro, are another key strength of the team. With experience in commercial contract matters, team head Tracy London leads on international Greenfield power plant mandates.

Browne Jacobson LLP‘s team regularly advises contractors, local authority clients, and professional indemnity insurers on design and build contracts. Under the leadership of Tim Claremont, the team is well equipped to handle matters relating to the Building Safety Act, particularly in relation to student accommodation developments. Judith Stone is another key contact.

Edwin Coe LLP recently established its non-contentious construction offering with the arrival of New Zealand-qualified Zoe Burton in April 2023, allowing the team to handle a wide range of documentation drafting, remediation works, and Building Safety Act related matters. Brenna Baye heads up the team, which is also home to Nik Haria.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s non-contentious construction practice excels at handling financing and structuring proposals, and acquisitions and developments of schemes, among other related construction work. Team head Peter Massey regularly advises public and private joint ventures in the infrastructure, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors. Recently promoted to partner and 'go-to construction lawyer’ James Hallas also handles energy transition and green development work, while Osaruchi Amadi-Echendu advises property investors on various non-contentious matters. Consultant Robert Turner joined from Devonshires Solicitors LLP in January 2024.

Shoosmiths LLP‘s ‘very knowledgeable’ non-contentious construction team provides advice to international and domestic clients across a range of mandates regarding luxury commercial and residential developments. Team head Ian Reid leads on advising developer clients on the full range of construction-related matters, including contracts and documents, while Ryan Fordham is ‘best in the business’, acting for logistics companies in infrastructure developments. Khan Kassam is an active member of the team, assisting with high-value real estate developments.

The non-contentious construction team at Stephenson Harwood is well regarded for the breadth of its capabilities and has a strong record of advising on infrastructure, energy, and engineering projects. Key names in the London office include joint team heads Graeme Barton and the ‘exemplary’ Navpreet Atwal, advising on procurement, document drafting, and commercial asset management. Managing associate Richard Pike is another name to note assisting with tender submissions and engineering contracts.

TLT provides non-contentious advice across a range of mandates for corporate, local council, and subcontractor clients. Bristol-based Simon Goss steers the team, while key names in the London office include energy project specialist Nick Pincott and Patrick Sweeney, who advises on infrastructure, PFI project agreements, and affordable housing matters in the public sector.