Clifford Chance LLP operates across a broad range of construction markets, including energy, oil and gas, mining, transport, infrastructure and real estate, acting for developer, funder and contractor clients. It has a core focus on domestic and international renewable energy matters, alongside an established nuclear practice. It is also well regarded for its work in emerging construction sectors, particularly for green hydrogen production facilities, green steel, carbon capture, and biofuel matters. David Metzger leads the group, with expertise across the energy, infrastructure and real estate development sectors. Sandy Hall‘s practice is focused on energy transition in the UK and the Caspian region, whilst Marianne Toghill specialises in large urban regeneration projects. Edward Bretherton is also notable for his expertise in wind, solar and new nuclear projects.

CMS provides an impressive service to an varied client base across the construction sector, acting on prestigious construction projects. On the purchaser side, the practice acts for both developer and investor clients on big-ticket real estate development matters, with a particular specialism in complex, multi-faceted developments and regeneration projects. On the supplier side, it acts for top leading contractor clients both in the UK and internationally. the group is also experienced in advising major consultants, including on nuclear and nuclear defence projects. The team is led by David Parton, who advises on all aspects of infrastructure, construction and energy projects, including procurement strategies, contract preparation and negotiation, and contract administration. He is also well regarded for his expertise on build-to-rent, datacentre, office and logistics development projects. Other notable team members include Alistair McGrigor, who advises on all major forms of construction procurement and PFI projects, and Rebecca Prigg, who focuses on construction provisions in lease, sale and purchase agreements.

As a developer-side practice, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP advises on the front-end of project implementation across various sectors. The group is heavily active in the real estate sector, advising on large-scale development and regeneration projects across the UK. It is also well regarded for its work on international energy and infrastructure matters, which includes renewable and sustainable energy projects for developers and investors, as well as advising on first-of-its-kind projects in relation to decarbonisation and conversion of end-of-life plastic. Tim Healey heads the team, with significant experience of providing strategic procurement advice and leading negotiations for high-profile projects both domestically and internationally. The team is supported by Nicholas Downing, who is active in the commercial real estate development sector, and Iain Suttie, whose practice focuses on urban regeneration projects and domestic infrastructure matters in the transport and energy sectors.

Pinsent Masons LLP holds a strong reputation in construction, with one of the largest dedicated non-contentious teams in London. The team advises on a diverse range of transactional projects, spanning multiple sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and real estate. It acts for top UK and international contractors, as well as employer and developer clients on the construction real estate side. The group is led by John Woolley, who has particular expertise with energy projects, including windfarm and hydro power projects. Jonathan Hart specialises in infrastructure, with extensive experience drafting and negotiating contracts, whilst Anne-Marie Friel focuses on multi-party contractor joint ventures. Greg Jones’ practice is primarily focused on overseas infrastructure and energy projects for Chinese contractors and investors. Kofi Atta is also notable for his experience on domestic developments across a range of sectors, including hotels, offices, retail, education, residential, leisure and entertainment.

Addleshaw Goddard has an excellent reputation in advising on large scale, complex projects, particularly in relation to student accommodation, senior living, build-to-rent, logistic,  and PPP matters. It acts for UK and international clients, providing advise throughout the lifetime of a project, including strategic advice on structuring solutions and risk management. The team is led by Andrew McVeigh, who has extensive experience across all elements of residential development and student accommodation projects. The team also has a growing energy practice, with partner Alex Hirom specialising in construction and engineering matters in the energy, manufacturing and transport sectors, both in the UK and internationally. Luke Baines co-chairs the firms hotels and leisure practice, and also has significant experience in real estate development schemes.

The non-contentious construction team at Allen & Overy LLP is highly regarded for its advice in infrastructure, energy, and commercial real estate sectors, drawing upon other specialist teams to provide clients holistic advise on their broader project development transactions. The group is led by Troy Edwards, who has significant expertise advising governments, lenders, developers and contractors on a range of energy projects, including nuclear, renewables, and oil and gas matters. Mark Walker is noted for his extensive experience in power, gas, LNG, coal and renewables-related projects, both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, Alex Chenery focuses on advising sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure projects. Daniel Garton joined from White & Case LLP in September 2023.

The non-contentious construction offering at Ashurst is highly regarded for its advisory services for national and international developers and investors. It offers a broad sector expertise, including on logistics, transport, build-to-rent, and renewables matters. It also has strong international offering, acting on a number of global infrastructure projects. The team is co-headed by Matthew Bool and Ben Patton. Bool specialises in office and mixed-use development matters in the UK, as well as advising clients in the arts and education sectors, whilst Patton’s expertise is on large-scale development, logistics, infrastructure, and build-to-rent projects. Chris Whitehouse has particular expertise in infrastructure and logistics projects, whilst Lauren Morrison focuses on  real estate development projects across the UK.

Baker McKenzie‘s construction practice offers advise to its clients across the full lifecycle of their projects. The non-contentious team is highly regarded for its work in advising employers and owners heavy engineering and process plant projects. It is also active on commercial, residential and industrial development matters, both in the UK and internationally, as well as on governmental and private projects. Mike Webster heads the team, specialising in major energy, mining and infrastructure development projects. Neil Donoghue‘s practice focuses on the energy, petrochemical and infrastructure sectors, and has particular expertise in the nuclear sector. The team is also supported by Rhiannon Williams and Tania Arora, who have particular specialisms in FIDIC contracts and power projects, respectively.

With strong ties in the real estate sector, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s non-contentious construction practice offers holistic advice across broad variety of sub-sectors, including real estate development, utilities, transport, sport and leisure, energy, nuclear, oil and gas, and renewables. In particular, it has strong expertise in mixed-use, build-to-rent, retirement living, and hotel projects. Gareth Stringer, who heads the team, is well regarded for his involvement on large scale development projects. Nazir Dewji‘s practice focuses on mixed-use regeneration projects, as well as on engineering and facilities management projects in the UK and the Middle East. Senior associate Kimberly Roberts is experienced in major industry standard forms as well as bespoke contracts, acting for both national and international clients.

DLA Piper provides advice on a broad array of construction, engineering, and infrastructure matters to a number of household name clients. Peter Lowe and Sarah Thomas co-lead the wider team, with each focusing on a different arm of the practice. Lowe leads the transactional side, covering real estate matters, including commercial, residential, hotels, logistics sites, data centres, and retail, with particular expertise in the private rented sector and student accommodation projects. Meanwhile, Thomas focuses on the infrastructure and projects side, with extensive experience advising on complex EPC and EPCM projects, including civil, engineering, energy and transport matters, as well as a growing focus on infratech.

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises a full range of clients on construction matters, including government entities, developers, contractors, manufacturers, and consultants. The practice is active in a variety of construction-related sectors, and is well known for its expertise in power, energy, transport, process plant, and infrastructure matters. Gillian Thomas heads the non-contentious construction and engineering practice, advising on a number of high-profile development projects and regeneration schemes in the UK. The team is bolstered by Adrian Walker and Jeremy Brittenden, both of whom have considerable experience of advising on private and public sector infrastructure projects. Malcolm Parry focuses on first-of-a-kind projects and nuclear power matters.

With strong ties to the firm’s wider real estate and infrastructure practice, Mayer Brown International LLP acts on a number of complex real estate and real estate finance transactions, and is particularly well known for cross-border transactions for overseas investors. It also provides advice across a range of sectors, including energy, process engineering, transport, mining, waste, property development, and insurance. The London construction and engineering group is led by Michael Regan, who has extensive expertise in large-scale mining and infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Jonathan Hosie‘s practice focuses on representing supplier and purchaser clients on high-risk projects, both in the UK and internationally.

The non-contentious construction offering at Norton Rose Fulbright is known for its deep sector focus in relation to infrastructure, civil structures, office blocks and hotels. It is also a strong practice for student accommodation projects, acting for funders both domestically and internationally. Matthew Hardwick leads the team, with particular expertise in the transport, social infrastructure, and waste sectors. Andrew Buisson specialises in PFI/PPP concession arrangements, project-financed and conventionally-funded construction contracts, as well as operation and maintenance agreements in the infrastructure, construction, and engineering sectors. Matt Hacking‘s practice offers a particular focus on African jurisdictions, advising on development and financing of large-scale projects in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors.

White & Case LLP has a strong international presence, working on a full range of industry sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and real estate developments across multiple jurisdictions. The team is co-headed by Ellis Baker and Richard Hill. Baker has broad experience advising developers, contractors, consultants and lenders on construction and engineering projects across the globe, meanwhile, Hill specialises in energy and infrastructure matters, as well as commercial property developments. Paddy Mohen is also notable, specialising in energy transition projects, including renewable energy, energy storage and green metal projects. Julian Bailey has now left the firm, and Daniel Garton left for Allen & Overy LLP in September 2023.

Burges Salmon LLP offers expertise across a range of sectors, including nuclear, transport, defence, and utilities. It is also experienced in advising on mega infrastructure projects in the UK. The team is led by Steven James, who has extensive experience advising on a broad range of construction matters, including nuclear, renewable energy, commercial real estate, rail and aviation projects. Lloyd James has particular expertise in high-value engineering projects, alongside significant experience in energy and renewables matters. Marcus Harling focuses on the procurement and construction of real estate development projects.

Acting for a range of clients, including employers, contractors, and consultants, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is experienced in advising on domestic and international large-scale construction and engineering projects. It has a strong international focus, and is particularly involved with projects in Africa and the Middle East. The practice also continues to grow its building and fire safety hub for construction professionals. Steven Carey heads the team, with significant experience in a broad range of construction and engineering matters. Fiona Edmond advises on central London commercial developments, including office, mixed-use developments, and hotels. James Worthington focuses regeneration and renewable energy projects.

As a specialist construction firm, Fenwick Elliott LLP advises a wide variety of construction industry clients, both in the UK and internationally. It regularly acts for developer and employer clients on residential and commercial development projects, including on data centre and regeneration scheme matters. It also acts for contractors on major infrastructure projects. The team is co-led by David Bebb and Jatinder Garcha. Bebb advises on domestic development projects, as well as on civil and rail engineering projects, and Garcha handles the international projects department, and has a particular focus on the renewable energy sector, which includes wind, nuclear, solar and energy from waste projects.

The non-contentious construction team at Gowling WLG advises a full range of clients, including developers, contractors, purchasers and investors. The practice is active across a variety sectors, including commercial and residential development,  hotels, retail and leisure, energy, infrastructure and nuclear. It also has particular expertise in PFI handback-related matters in the UK, as well as a growing international practice acting for international contractors in Europe and the Middle East. Philip Baker leads the non-contentious team from London, advising on procurement strategy and project delivery on real estate, construction and engineering projects.

HFW advises a supplier-side client base on a range of infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, road, and rail matters. With the firm’s wider background in shipping, the non-contentious construction practice is also highly regarded for its involvement with offshore construction projects, including offshore wind farm matters both domestically and internationally, as well as port developments, dredging, FPSOs, subsea cabling and oil rig decommissioning projects. Max Wieliczko heads the team, advising on a number of large-scale infrastructure matters. Richard Booth specialises in renewables projects, whilst Ben Mellors focuses on process plant and power projects.

As primarily a developer-based practice, Macfarlanes LLP advises on commercial and residential development projects for investors, owners, lenders, and art institution clients. Its areas of expertise include build to rent, offices, hotels and leisure, and infrastructure and regeneration mandates. It also has a growing practice for alternative asset classes, including life sciences, logistics, and film studios. Angus Dawson heads the team, advising on a broad array of non-contentious matters, including procurement strategies, building contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, and third party rights.

Mishcon de Reya LLP offers a broad expertise, acting on complex, high-profile development projects for developer, property investor, and development funder clients. The team is also experienced in working for high-net worth private clients, as well as advising build-to-rent operators. The firm recently secured a major coup with the hire of Marc Hanson from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner; he is being followed in his move by Adriano Amorese. Hanson now co-heads the team with Simon Hunter, who also has significant experience in the sector, and specialises in forward funding agreements and development management agreements. Justine Ayto has a particular focus on large-scale developments and commercial real estate.

Osborne Clarke LLP acts on both the supplier and purchaser side in domestic construction mandates, regularly advising both developer and contractor clients. Its areas of expertise span a broad range of sectors, with particular experience in  commercial and residential development, energy and utilities, infrastructure, and PFI/PPP matters. The team is led by Philip Davies, who has significant experience acting for construction and engineering procurement matters across the UK. Alexandra Gower has particular expertise in the residential sector, advising on build to rent and senior and assisted living projects.

Reed Smith LLP offers advise on a broad array of engineering and construction matters, often acting on cross-border projects. The team’s areas of expertise include infrastructure, renewables, and onshore and offshore construction. Richard Ceeney heads the team, with significant experience advising on substantial transaction construction mandates. Laura Riddeck is also notable for her experience in mixed-use developments and power projects.

Advising on major construction and engineering projects, Slaughter and May regularly acts on high-risk construction projects in the UK. The practice holds a strong reputation in the sports and leisure sector, advising on large stadia matters. It also has a growing commercial development practice. Richard Todd heads the team, specialising in the operation and maintenance aspects of both domestic and international projects. The team is supported by Tom Inker, who has particular expertise with large-scale projects and infrastructure sales and acquisitions, and Chloe Halloran, who has experience with development projects and fit-out works.

The non-contentious construction team at Taylor Wessing LLP regularly advise on complex, high-value matters for an array of clients, including contractors, lenders, and management companies. The practice is particularly active in real estate development, development finance, energy, projects and infrastructure matters, both domestically and internationally. Practice head Matthew Jones specialises in real estate matters, with experience advising on offices, retail, hotels, residential, logistics, industrial, and mixed-use schemes. Meanwhile, David Quinlan's practice focuses on advising clients on domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects, with a key focus on project finance.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP advises across a broad range of construction matters, and is particularly well known for its expertise in advising private and public sector clients on residential and mixed used development matters and regeneration schemes. Other sectors of expertise include retirement and senior living, hotel and leisure, and infrastructure, including rail, highways, and water utilities. The team is led by Stephanie Canham, who has significant experience acting for private and commercial developers. Assad Maqbool specialises in alliancing and collaborative forms of contract, whilst Michael Chilton brings additional experience advising on international power projects and PFI schemes.

Beale & Co is a boutique law firm specialising in both domestic and international construction projects, with a dedicated non-contentious team focusing solely on contracts and project-related matters. The team acts for construction firms on both the contractor and consultant side, and is experienced in a full range of standard forms of contract. Will Buckby and Andrew Croft co-head the team. Buckby specialises in matters in the UK, Middle East and Africa, whilst Croft brings additional expertise in joint venture agreements, collateral warranties, and novation agreements.

Bevan Brittan LLP is active across a range of construction and infrastructure projects, including housing and regeneration, education, waste, energy, hospital estates and highways. It is particularly well regarded for its work for public sector clients, acting on a number of matters for local councils and for NHS bodies. It also has an increasing focus on private healthcare developer projects. Andrew Tobin leads the team, specialising in education construction matters. Jonathan Turner focuses on housing-led regeneration and development projects.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers broad expertise across a variety of key types of construction work, including infrastructure, real estate, energy and transport. It is also active on construction investment and development finance matters, advising funders and lenders. The practice also continues to advise global tech firms on data centre procurement and commercial property fit-outs. The team is co-led by Jonathan Douglas, who leads the UK practice from London, and Simon Oats, who leads the global construction and engineering group.

Fieldfisher offers advice on high-profile construction and infrastructure matters in the UK, regularly representing international companies. It also is experienced with PFI projects in the health and education sectors, and on energy-from-waste projects. It has also recently expanded its international reach, particularly in relation to African infrastructure. Dan Preston heads the team, and has particular expertise acting for supplier clients in the UK market. Cecily Davis specialises in high-end development schemes, and transport and energy projects.

Known for its expertise in high-profile commercial developments, Fladgate LLP advises a range of clients, including funders, investors, suppliers, and an increasing number of international clients. It also acts on infrastructure and energy projects, and has a growing reputation for cultural and heritage construction matters. David Weare leads the team, with particular experience on Middle Eastern projects. Olivia Bateman specialises in UK mixed-use and residential developments, including on build-to-rent projects, whilst Digby Hebbard focuses on commercial and contractual issues for construction, engineering and building projects.

K&L Gates LLP is known for its transport infrastructure and real estate development expertise, acting on high value projects across the UK. It also has a growing international practice, in particular in the Asia Pacific area. Matthew Smith heads the global construction and infrastructure practice, focusing on transport, energy and infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Kevin Greene leads the London construction practice, with particular expertise in negotiating and drafting engineering contracts. Nicola Ellis is experienced in both bespoke and standard form contracts.

Linklaters LLP‘s construction team is particularly strong in relation to public infrastructure, renewable energy, energy transition, nuclear power, petrochemicals, and oil and gas projects. The team is co-led by Andrew Penfold, who specialises in domestic and international energy and construction projects, and Richard Coar, who is experienced in advising clients on the full suite of construction documents.

The non-contentious construction practice at Maples Teesdale LLP is well regarded for its work on development projects, with experience advising on shopping centres, universities and student accommodation, offices, industrial estates, hotels, and  mixed-use schemes. The team is led by Sam Nichols, who is experienced in advising developer and funder clients on a full range of transactional construction matters, including acquisitions and disposals, regeneration, and development. Joanna Preece is also noted for her additional experience working on rail projects.

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) has a primarily purchaser-led construction practice, acting on matters in the residential and commercial development, energy and hospitality sectors; the team is experienced in a range of contract forms. Joanne Kelly heads the practice, with significant expertise in advising developers, contractors and sub-contractors on procurement routes, as well as additional experience in wind projects. James Ashwin focuses on development finance, with experience acting for institutional development lenders.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s team offers broad expertise across a range of sectors, including mixed-use and private renting, hotels and leisure, housing, local authorities, care homes, and energy. Peter Stockill heads the wider construction team, which has a growing international practice. Francis Ho specialises in complex construction and infrastructure projects, and in using hybrid or management contracting procurement strategies. Peter Massey focuses on public and private joint ventures, and is experienced with waste-to-energy schemes and international development projects.

Sharpe Pritchard LLP is well-known for acting on public sector construction matters, advising on major infrastructure, public realm, mixed-use regeneration and education projects. It also advises on all aspects of construction documents including standard form and bespoke contracts. Justin Mendelle leads the team, advising a number of central and local government clients on a broad range of matters.

Principally acting for developer and occupier clients, Simmons & Simmons offers expertise across a range of sectors, including healthcare, telecoms, media and technology, energy, and infrastructure. It has particular expertise in data centre procurement and renewable energy infrastructure matters. It also has a strong international presence, acting on development matters across the globe, including Hong Kong. Richard Dyton heads the team, specialising in energy-from-waste and defence procurement matters. Duncan Athol is notable for his experience on commercial development projects, including offices, mixed-use schemes, and logistics.

Providing advice on 'complex projects from inception to close', the London office of US firm Vinson & Elkins RLLP handles high-value projects across a full range of sectors, both in international and domestic markets. Andrew Nealon heads the non-contentious side of the wider construction team, with significant experience in international construction developments and projects, primarily in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP offers broad sector focused advice, with the non-contentious construction team acting across real estate, infrastructure, and energy matters. The team is co-led by Martin Lucas, who has particular expertise in offshore wind farm projects both in the UK and internationally, and Rebecca Williams, who advises on front-end dispute avoidance elements of project documents. Barry Hembling is also noted for his experience in real estate matters, particularly in the healthcare, hotel, and leisure sectors.

Wedlake Bell LLP advises on high-value and complex construction matters both domestically and internationally, with its key areas of sector expertise being logistics, pharmaceuticals, residential development, and healthcare and later living. Sarah Elliott heads the team, principally acting for developers, funders, property investors, consultants and contractors, as well as for ultra-high net worth clients. Suzanne Reeves has a broad expertise, including in infrastructure matters, whilst Helen Garthwaite offers construction-related finance advice.

Ashfords LLP is known for advising local authorities and developers on construction, infrastructure, housing, and regeneration projects. It has a strong practice acting for London borough councils, advising on project procurement. It also acts for employers and purchasers on energy projects. Jessica Taylor heads the London team, with particular expertise advising housing sector clients.

Bird & Bird LLP is particularly experienced in advising on IT infrastructure and data centre projects. It is also active in a range of other sectors, including energy and utilities, logistics, and refurbishments and fit-outs. Marco Nicolai leads the team, focusing on large scale property and infrastructure projects, both in the UK and internationally.

Boodle Hatfield LLP offers a range of services, including procurement advice, preparing development contracts, and project advisory services. It acts on high-value residential matters, acting for private clients and developers, as well as on hotel development and urban estates projects. Navpreet Atwal leads the team, which is known for providing 'a very high quality service’.

Bracewell (UK) LLP offers construction expertise in energy matters, particularly in the oil and gas sector, as well as in in renewable energy and sustainability matters. The team is led by Tracy London, who has a strong focus on wind, solar, hydro, and biomass projects, as well as LNG matters.

Browne Jacobson LLP advises on major national and international projects, acting for clients across the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. Tim Claremont leads the team, with extensive experience advising on domestic and international engineering and construction matters, including on clean energy projects.

Devonshires Solicitors LLP is well regarded for its advice to clients in the housing sector, often acting for social housing developers, local authorities, and private sector clients. The non-contentious construction team is led by Asif Patel, who regularly acts for clients across both the private and public sectors and is experienced in all forms of construction procurement.

Farrer & Co‘s private client expertise is mirrored in its construction team, with the team often acting for private individuals, private banks and overseas investors. Edward Banyard Smith leads the team, adding to the practice’s longstanding reputation for advising cultural, charitable, and educational institutions on building projects.

Lewis Silkin advises on the full lifecycle of projects, including procurement strategy. It is active in a range of industries, with a notable focus on work for TV and film, luxury lifestyle, technology, and professional services clients. It also frequently acts for overseas investors and corporate occupiers. Clare Reddy leads the team, focusing on high-profile commercial and residential development projects in the UK.

TLT is known for advising on clean energy and public sector projects. It also advises developer clients on real estate matters. Nick Pincott leads the London team, advising on energy and infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. Patrick Sweeney has public sector expertise, including PFI/PPP projects.

Winckworth Sherwood LLP has a strong practice acting for private residential developers and housebuilders in the UK, as well as for acting for public sector developers. The team is led by Eleanor Kilminster, who is experienced in advising on commercial projects, including mixed-use schemes.