‘Adrian Bell is just brilliant at orchestrating the team.’ 

‘The practice excels at combining construction sector specialism with construction law expertise. I can’t think of a practice which does this better.’

‘Adrian Bell is a top dog, not just in the CMS Construction Contentious practice but in London Construction Contentious practices.’ 

‘Top to bottom, the construction department at CMS is stuffed with clever, hard working and able construction lawyers. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Steven Williams is hugely experienced and has great commercial and legal insight. Matthew Taylor is incredibly astute and perceptive. He has a keen interest in construction law.’

‘They have a wealth of experience in many different regions and project types, in particular infrastructure projects. They have a good understanding of both legal and business values.’ 

‘Adrian Bell is very experienced in all forms of global construction disputes. He is good at understanding and solving complex problems for the clients.’

‘Jay Randhawa is a rising star. He is hardworking and friendly.’

‘The team at Fenwick Elliott is the best team I have worked with. They are, without exception, on top of the detail of all of their cases, have a detailed knowledge of construction law and are a pleasure to work with. They are very good at quickly building a rapport with their clients.’

‘Jeremy Glover is fantastic. He has an unrivalled knowledge of construction law and can recollect the smallest details of his cases.’

‘Nicholas Gould is extremely charismatic and good with clients. He can be relied on to formulate a winning strategy for each case.’

‘Simon Tolson clearly loves construction law and his enthusiasm is infectious.’

‘Fenwick Elliott are a superb outfit, led by a highly specialised and knowledgeable partnership. They are involved in a disproportionately high number of the leading construction cases both in court and arbitration.’

‘Fenwick Elliott is the premier construction disputes firm in London. From top to bottom, the firm has deep knowledge of large infrastructure projects globally and practical knowledge of running complex construction disputes.’

‘Tony Francis’ knowledge of the sector is encyclopaedic and his nose for a case and how it will pan out is unparalleled. There appears to be no complex technical issue arising in the energy sector that Karen Gidwani has not seen before and or which she does not already fully understand.’

‘Claire King is excellent on strategy and clear in her advice. User friendly and excellent to work with.’

‘Knowledgeable and informed.’

‘Mayer Brown provide an incredibly quick turn around for complex issues.’

‘James Morris is growing in stature and adopts a holistic approach to solving problems quickly and efficiently.’

‘Quality of work is exceptional and the team is willing to accommodate the needs of a client.’

‘Notable qualities include transparent communication, availability, quality of work products and is not afraid to give an opinion that the client may not want to hear. Such objectivity is a crucial attribute I look for in counsel.’

‘White & Case LLP seamlessly provided legal services across borders and jurisdictions thanks to its extensive network. It was evident that they had teams in nearly every region globally, boasting bilingual attorneys with diverse backgrounds and expertise.’

‘Their team’s profound industry knowledge and experience assured us that we would receive strategic advice and tailored solutions that aligned with our business objectives.’

‘Regarding David Robertson, his dedication to his clients, combined with his deep expertise and strategic approach, indeed set him apart from other partners at different law firms.’ 

‘David Robertson consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch legal services tailored to our needs. He had a keen understanding of the intricacies of complex legal matters and provided insightful guidance with strategies that proved invaluable to our organisation.’

‘David Robertson’s expertise, dedication, and client-centric approach truly set him apart in the legal industry, and we greatly valued our partnership with him and White & Case LLP.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard are a creative and agile practice with a highly capable team across all disciplines to provide a wholistic view and quickly articulate the key issues from all sides. The team focus on resolving the key risks, without becoming bogged down on minor issues that unnecessarily prolong negotiations.’

‘Very strong at all levels with a wide variety of domestic and international work, with particular strength in PFI and PPP projects and disputes and internationally.’ 

‘Jonathan Tattersall is extremely experienced and personable. He is very strong in Asia and in PFI and PPP in particular. Caroline Pope is an excellent lateral hire, bringing huge experience of disputes into an already strong team. James Shackleton is a junior partner with a wealth of recent dispute experience.’

‘The team is very good at communicating, which means they share their knowledge and experience, meaning that they are very adept at complex situations and very responsive. It also means their people are supported, enhancing diversity, and particularly retention of women. ’

‘A wealth of experience together with a practical, hands-on, commercial approach.’

‘The individuals at Addleshaw Goddard LLP truly stand out due to their exceptional dedication, expertise, and client-centric approach.’

‘What sets them apart from competitors is their unwavering commitment to providing tailored solutions and personalised service, ensuring our clients receive the attention and support they deserve.’

‘Partners and associates have deep legal knowledge, innovative problem-solving skills, and genuine care for our clients’ success. Their proactive communication, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease have been invaluable to our firm and greatly appreciated by our clients.’

‘Simon Bromwich brings massive experience and always looks for and delivers clever solutions. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘Tom Duncan is commercially spot on, a very reassuring presence, gets to grips with the issues and provides invaluable tactical direction.’ 

‘Logan Mair and Simon Bromwich are two absolutely star partners bringing experience, intelligence and great client care to every case. They are the ones you want for a contentious construction or PFI matter.’

‘Tom Duncan is easy to work with. Gets to the point quickly but in an affable way. Very clear communicator.’

‘The firm has impressive strength in depth.’ 

‘First-rate approach to strategy and drafting of all papers relating to a long running dispute. Team is contactable and responsive. Really good team to have on your side in a dispute. Good at managing relationship with adjudicator and for being one step ahead of the other side.’

‘Ashurst have a fantastic team of really clever, thoughtful, and user friendly lawyers. They are always on their game and thinking ahead.’

‘The Ashurst partners and senior associates are always into the details of the project which allows for productive meeting and decision making with the client. The team works collaboratively between the experts, lawyers and client staff to get the information required to put the best case forward for their client.’

‘Kate Corby and the Baker McKenzie team are extremely knowledgeable, experienced and professional, but it is their responsiveness as well as their simple, no fuss approach that makes them such a pleasure to work with on our contentious matters.’

‘I’ve worked with Kate Corby on two contentious matters and have found her to be readily available, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Kate and her team quickly understood what we wanted to achieve, and guided us expertly throughout. ’

‘Kate Corby, Richard Molesworth, Scarlett Flight were each excellent. They provided quick and reliable responses. Richard is an excellent draftsman.’

‘Kate Corby’s team stands out for technical skill and commercial awareness. They are also a pleasure to work with and well connected.’ 

‘Kate Corby is exceptionally easy to work with and really digs into the details of complex disputes. She thinks about matters holistically and makes smart, strategic recommendations.’

‘Very good client handling skills. Good with renewable energy projects.’

‘Anna Mills and Edward Shaw are excellent.’

‘DLA Piper’s Construction team I’ve worked with is a highly knowledgeable and professional legal team, able to navigate through the most demanding and complex cases. The level of dedication and professionalism, as well as the interpersonal relationships they build with the client, are paramount.’

‘Partners I’ve worked with, included Edward Shaw and Anna Mills, who are an amazing duo when it comes to leading complex construction arbitration cases.’

‘All DLA Piper’s Construction team I’ve worked with, including Associates such as Amy Whiting, Philip Hancock, and Aoife Marrett were so easy going, punctual, and understanding.’

‘I strongly believe the sum of qualities demonstrated by this team is definitely unique in the Construction Arbitration world.’

‘Speed, global reach, commercial acumen, expertise.’

‘Practical, mature approach to claim process.’

‘The team has an exceptional eye for the commercial realities of the construction industry and is innovative and creative with its advice.’

‘Dan Preston is a powerhouse. Leads the team effortlessly and creates opportunities for growth within the team.’

‘Easily the most gelled team of any construction practice we use.’

‘David Nitek is an exceptional lawyer. His team make excellent use of technology and it has depth and breadth. There is no B team here.’

‘Clear advice at right level, prompt responses. Clear and transparent billing and structure on capped fees. Use of software programs to streamline document review processes and save costs. Efficient team, work completed at the right level by team members. Excellent quality of advice. Excellent knowledge of construction matters and in particular EPC matters.’

‘David Nitek seems to have an ability to look into the future and pre-empt what might happen in a dispute.’

‘David Nitek leads an outstanding team at Herbert Smith Freehills specialising in energy related construction type disputes. Very commercial and efficient with a great understanding of the industry and of client’s needs.’

‘David Nitek is an exceptional lawyer who really understands how to present a case.’

‘Fast becoming one of the top international law firms in this arena, with a team that is strong in depth, flexible and which works very closely and effectively with clients and their experts and other consultants.’

‘Very strong collaboration and support ethic.’

‘HFW’s construction disputes team stands tall amongst its peers in its ability to efficiently get to the crux of the matter in complex situations, and articulate it in clear, concise terms for all concerned. This is about understanding of the real matters in dispute and communicating them to client organisation, counsel, witnesses of fact and expert witness teams alike as well as opposing party and tribunal as appropriate.’

‘The individuals separate the wheat from the chaff on the merits and management of the case. The standout feature is the high quality and clarity of the communication within the broader team, based on sound articulation of the case and the clear direction of travel. From first hand knowledge, this is particularly so of Michael Sergeant, Richard Booth, and Daniel Johnson.’

‘HFW provided a well balanced team, and each member of the team was very capable, and acted in a very professional manner. A pleasure to have been working with each member of the team for the past circa 4 years on a very large dispute.’

‘Each member of the HFW team were excellent; they were very capable, professional, cooperative, helpful and friendly. It was a pleasure to have been working with each member of the team, and hope to be able to work with them again in the future. Total respect for each member of the HFW team.’

‘Their experience of, and involvement in, construction disputes centred on technical, rather than insurance, issues means that they are able to work closely with clients and technical experts to assess strengths and weaknesses of a matter.’

‘Associate Daniel Johnson handles complex technical issues with great skill, diplomacy and efficiency.’

‘Emerson Holmes is very well respected in EMEA and APAC for his work on very large, complex construction and engineering disputes.’

‘Great depth of knowledge and experience throughout the team and access to other relevant expertise in the practice.’

‘High level of expertise across the practice. Special note for Tom Smith who provides expert technical legal knowledge delivered with commercial sense.’

‘Very personable, pragmatic and talented team of lawyers. A great team to work with.’

‘Rupert Sydenham has great attention to detail. Tom Smith is a great lawyer to work with and understands the commercial realities. Randall Walker is very responsive and realistic. Emerson Holmes is a very experienced and pragmatic lawyer and a real resolver of tricky arbitration procedural issues.’

‘The Hogan Lovells team is at the forefront of procurement litigation. It demonstrates highly effective leadership and excellent team working, in particular with counsel as well as with clients.’

‘Rupert Sydenham is an excellent leader. His extensive knowledge, astute judgement and quiet confidence are an asset in any hard-fought litigation.’ 

‘The individuals we deal with are very experienced in their highly specialised area of work. They are incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. They consider the issue carefully and provide reasoned advice promptly.’

‘We have developed over many years a good working relationship with Howard Kennedy in relation to construction-related matters. This relationship has been developed through a clear understanding of our business operations and stakeholder requirements. This in turn leads to sound advice on legal matters relating to the agreements we enter into and ensure we are fully aware of our liabilities and risks.’

‘James Stewart leads an experienced and supportive team, who give clear and concise advice, taking time to ensure we fully understand, and also working to our required timescales. With the recent plethora of new construction-related legislation, it is pleasing to see that HK are at the forefront of research and advice on these changes, and advise us accordingly.’

‘The team’s practice distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, innovation, and inclusivity.’

‘Very experienced team, commercially minded and very strong legal knowledge, and client focussed.’

‘We found the knowledge and ability to quickly comprehend the key issues of partners Edward Corbett and Victoria Tyson as stand out. Their undoubted prior experience, reputation and standing was key us engaging HK LLP.’

‘The King & Spalding team consists of very capable, experienced and personable lawyers.’

‘John Savage KC boasts great outside of the box strategic thinking when analysing disputes. Andrea Stauber has the ability to frame contract provisions and applicable legal principles to clearly identify the key points of complex disputes.’

‘Responsive office providing detailed legal analysis, and putting high value in the work they present with efficient support in English Law.’

‘Vincent Rowan has great expertise in construction law, legal analysis and great collaboration with the in-house team, which results in effective legal solutions, and his dedicated work in legal matters ensures confidence for the client.’

‘Shareena Edmonds is simply the best construction lawyer in the market. Nobody else has her level of seniority, experience, and commitment. No other senior partner puts so much time and energy into every detail of their client’s case. She is a convincing advocate who’s command of the detail makes her the best.’

‘Shareena Edmonds is surrounded by a fantastic team, including Vince Rowan, Andrea Stauber, and Martina Antosova.’

‘Superior sector knowledge and good expertise of the dynamics of the local Turkish market and players.’

‘Vincent Rowan is excellent and always on top of matters, both legal and commercial.’

‘Mark Lawrence is a force to be reckoned with. Forensic, focused and commercial, he gets results.’

‘Andy Mather is bright as a button and ensures that no stone is unturned.’

‘Doug Wass and Mark Lawrence are both highly knowledgeable and experienced, and always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Mark Lawrence is without doubt a leader in his field, and is an experienced, hands-on partner in the firm.’

‘Andy Mather and his team have provided excellent advice to our company and clients on a number of occasions. Their experience and professionalism mean they provide succinct and fast advice that is both accurate and commercial.’

‘I work closely with Doug Wass and Mark Lawrence. Both of them have been brilliant, both in management of issues and in disseminating information to the requisite Boards. Doug, in particular, is a rock in the storm.’

‘Macfarlanes are our go-to choice of firm for this type of work. They have a strong reputation in the PFI and infrastructure sector and a proven track record with us on other engagements in challenging and legally complex construction disputes.’

‘The firm has a good supply of top-tier construction lawyers who work hard to deliver for their clients. I have always found them insightful, industrious and academically intelligent in respect of construction law issues.’

‘High-quality advice, specialist construction and engineering team.’

‘Nathan Modell is excellent, highly capable, hard working and driven. Consistently delivers high-quality, strategic advice.’

‘A very flexible practice with experts for every discipline required. The team are extremely knowledgeable, proactive, informed, affable, capable and driven.’

‘Ian Masser is fantastic and has become part of our broader team over the last 4 years.’ 

‘Ian Masser is very competent and knowledgable. He is very flexible over meeting timing and he and his team are also responsive in very short timescales.’

‘There is a good range of knowledge and capabilities in their team, and they bring the right people in to deal with issues.’

‘You know you are going to get their input from partner level both in overall strategy and effective advice on decision making. Tasks are then appropriately delegated within their team.’

‘Whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism, all members of the team are highly personable which allows for a good ‘free thinking’ working relationship.’

‘Always approachable and listen to us as client before providing their advice.’

‘What makes the construction team unique is their commercial acumen. It is easy to forget that they are an external practice. They have been able to build a relationship with the business that they are seen as a go-to for all advice. This level of personal touch has not been experienced with any other firm the business has tried.’

‘A super excellent, intelligent, knowledgeable, focused, friendly and approachable team of partners, principal associates and associates exhibiting great strength, depth, intelligence and motivation at all levels. The have a very strong internal and external team ethos and are a joy to work with.’ 

‘They are great strategists, practical and pragmatic with a great commercial focus providing sensible solutions, and they focus efficiently on the key issues that go to the heart of case and make the process as easy as possible.’

‘The team at Eversheds Sutherland International represents the pinnacle of excellence.’ 

‘Jessica Neuberger is incredibly approachable, a great strategist and an exceptionally intelligent and commercially astute litigator. Just brilliant and super safe pair of hands.’

‘Richard Black is a great strategist with a clear, focused, razor sharp mind who gets the bigger picture and quickly cuts through document heavy and complex issues to get the heart of the matter. You know where you are going and why.’

‘Jonathan Douglas who runs the Eversheds UK construction team is an industry leader. He has created a practice which leads the UK market on Employer side disputes. This is because, under his leadership, they know how to reverse the typical roles of employer v contractor disputes where the contractor’s lead and employers respond.’

‘Nick Pinder and Jessica Neuberger make a formidable pair in the London construction scene, and have built an excellent team around them.’ 

‘A client-driven, capable and forward-thinking team of construction and property lawyers. Able to think logically and laterally to understand the issues faced and how to solve them. Also commercial enough to explain the options but be able to highlight which will lead to the best result balancing time, cost and risk.’

‘A very professional team. They are highly competent and easy to work with.’

‘Mike Stewart is very smart and collaborative.’ 

‘Jones Day’s construction team has gone from strength to strength in recent years with their recruitment of high-profile and highly regarded construction specialists James Pickavance and Julian Bailey. This has positioned Jones Day as one of the foremost specialist firms for construction.’

‘James Pickavance is incredibly hard-working and leaves no stone unturned in his determination to get the best possible result for his client. He has exceptional knowledge of the law in this field and a detailed understanding of the technical issues.’

‘Well organised, well resourced and extremely able team.’

‘James Pickavance is a very good lawyer, eminently practical, extremely hard working and produces extremely helpful end product.’

‘Excellent mastery of detail, meaningful input on technical cases, and sound tactical advice.’

‘James Pickavance has excellent team management, a shrewd tactical brain, and sound judgement.’

‘Depth of knowledge about real construction issues. Advice is given clearly and concisely, making it easy to work with the team.’

‘James Pickavance and Julian Bailey are a great combination.’

‘Matthew Walker has a vast amount of experience and gives considered, informed and pragmatic advice. He understands the industries he works in and is a commercial lawyer with a great eye for detail who gets to the core of a dispute quickly.’

‘Matthew Walker leads his team with aplomb and is a great communicator and tactician who always has on eye on the bigger picture. He leaves no stone unturned and gets results for his clients.’

‘Matthew Walker is a first-rate, knowledgeable construction lawyer, He has excellent client management and communication skills. Matthew has considerable experience in the Middle East. He thrives on understanding and unpicking the factual matrix so he can put the best case possible forward.’

‘Inga Hall has extensive experience and gives excellent, considered advice. She understands the detail of the matter, is never flustered and works tirelessly for her clients.’ 

‘Inga Hall quickly grasps difficult and complex concepts.’

‘Strong focus on achieving the best possible commercial position for their clients.’

‘The team consists of bright, attentive lawyers who are led by seasoned, experienced practitioners. They quickly get to the nub of the issues involved, which enables them to give timely, sound, practical, commercial advice.’

‘They understand the various dispute resolutions and give clients excellent advice to navigate them. The team is responsive and a delight to work with.’

‘Amy Armitage is an excellent partner and Sarah Gosling is a first-rate and very responsive associate.’

‘Joseph Bentley has an incredible ability to understand the complexity and detail of the case as well as the wider commercial context and implications for the client of the dispute, providing clear legal advice and offering suggestions of commercial approaches to pursue to encourage settlement.’

‘A standout characteristic of the Norton Rose Fulbright team was the desire and ability to understand the complexity of the case in order to provide more specific and relevant advice and recommendations about tactics to use to encourage settlement of the dispute.’

‘The skillset and depth of the team was well matched to the needs of the case, with specific expertise from within the firm being available if needed.’

‘Simply excellent client service.’

‘Stephen Moses is an all round excellent lawyer.’

‘Rebecca Williams is a sharp thinker, deeply committed to her cases, and has a fantastic eye for detail.’

‘Rebecca Williams is an excellent disputes partner and a delight to work with. She is laser focused on obtaining the best possible outcomes for her clients.’

‘Mark McAllister-Jones is exactly the sort of lawyer you want to work with on a big dispute. His knowledge of the detail of the cases he is working on is second-to-none, and he has a wonderful ability to make you feel like everything is under control.’

‘I have worked alongside Barry Hembling, who is highly responsive and very client-focused. Barry takes a holistic view of the issues facing his clients, consults with counsel and experts as and where appropriate, and is prepared to pursue novel issues through the court.’

‘Theresa Mohammed is a hugely experienced partner with excellent industry knowledge and sound judgement. She is very approachable and adept at filtering out the noise to provide ‘straight to the point’ advice.’

‘We dealt mainly with Ryland Ash, who is extremely knowledgeable, very upfront about both the risks and the opportunities with each case, and worked extremely hard to negotiate favourable terms, constantly pushing for an increased outcome in our favour, whereas others may have settled for an easy win.’

‘The construction team at Watson Farley Williams is superb. They combine the intellectual rigour, industry knowledge, and business acumen with a genuinely modern approach. As good as any of the best teams in the game.’

‘Dr Laura Lintott is becoming a real leading light for her dedicated work for an impressive array of clients, and also academically for her work with King’s College.’

‘Shy Jackson is very knowledgeable and customer oriented. He is always ready to help clients.’

‘James Clarke is our key contact and we have worked with him for more than a decade.’

‘James Clarke is an excellent lawyer with lots of experience in construction cases. His advice is trustworthy as he honestly tells what he really thinks.’

‘The BCLP team understands the issues the in-house team is facing, which are slightly different than normal in the market, and communicates effective solutions quickly.’

‘Great construction law knowledge and responsive, down-to-earth team.’

‘BCLP has a great global team and they collaborate among teams not only in the same region but also in different parts of the world.’

‘They have people with different specialties so they can cover wide ranges of issues.’

‘Young team with passion and expertise. Easy to communicate with.’

‘I have worked with Jessica Evans in particular, who is an excellent partner.’

‘Jessica Evans stands out as being a pleasure to work with.’

‘On the energy side, Jessica Evans is excellent, responsively and efficiently spinning all the plates involved in a complex dispute whilst keeping a keen eye out for opportunities to gain the tactical advantages that can turn a litigation, or unlock a settlement.’

‘Richard Adams, as lead, displays plenty of energy and commitment and gets right to the practical issue. Advice is succinct and actionable.’

‘Richard Adams and Claire Logue: the dream team. Robust lawyers who can see through contractual problems and have a firm eye on commerciality.’

‘Burges Salmon are an excellent firm for construction-related contentious matters with a special expertise in large energy projects. They are efficient and client focused. They know the law and are good at setting strategy to achieve client objectives.’

‘Burges Salmon’s construction team deploys young partners and senior associates who punch well above their seniority to provide excellent, effective, and cost-efficient advice on major infrastructure and energy disputes.’

‘With the readily available support that a full-service law firm can bring, the Construction team are also able to draw on input from their Insolvency or Commercial teams to ensure that all aspects of a dispute are properly covered.’

‘Sachin Trikha and Abigail Maton-Howarth are very responsive and provide excellent value-adding advice and assistance.’

‘We’ve been very happy with the Clifford Chance team in London in relation to a contentious construction matter.’

‘Very capable team, with good experience.’

‘Strong technical skills and attention to detail.’

‘Clifford Chance is the most reliable English firm you can count on when dealing with large-scale English law governed disputes.’

‘Team work and able to understand needs of colleagues and co-counsel. Sachin Trikha stands out.’

‘Tony Dymond considers all possible scenarios to ensure the best outcomes for his clients. His solutions are always well researched to ensure that his clients’ positions are optimised.’

‘Very intellectually capable lawyers.’

‘Rob Hoose is incredibly smart and Tony Dymond is a good strategist.’

‘Very experienced in all aspects and types of construction and infrastructure projects. Excellent analytical thinkers with strong advocacy skills. Associates are smart and very hard-working.’

‘Dedicated to client needs and deadlines. Strong in presentation and trial advocacy skills. Creative in developing solutions to difficult and complex issues. Good communicators of complex information. Very hard workers. Professional with opponents.’

‘The team is genuinely partner-led: Mark London and Matthew Cocklin in particular make sure that they are properly involved in their cases. They have vast experience across the full range of construction disputes. The team as a whole is full of people who understand the construction industry and who work really hard. They are well resourced and turn things around quickly and accurately.’

‘Matthew Cocklin is a superb construction lawyer. He is intellectually first rate, knows construction law inside-out, is well-versed in the industry, and a great strategic thinker on cases, but he is also a real fighter for his clients and highly commercial. Someone you want in the trenches with you.’

‘Adam Matthewson is a real brain-box, he is also a robust and practical lawyer and he has a fearsome work rate.’

‘Mark London heads the construction team and is vastly experienced. He’s seen it all and done it all, is very commercial and clients love the way he cuts through the nonsense to resolve cases.’

‘Matthew Cocklin is an excellent lawyer. He is responsive and provides decisive, practical and comprehensive advice.’

‘Matthew Cocklin and Adam Mathewson bring that rare combination of commercial nous, teamwork, and client care. He can smell the right answer from the start.’

‘Passionate about what they do as individuals in obtaining a successful outcome for their client. Especially Matthew Cocklin and Mark London.’

‘Mark London is exemplary in his specific field. Highly expert but able to communicate complex issues in a straightforward and understandable way.’

‘Digby Hebbard articulates the points we wish to make in a precise manner. The advice is clear and fully considered with the pitfalls in any arguments we are trying to make.’ 

‘David Weare is one of the leading figures in the construction legal market. He has great understanding of the technical and legal issues that arise in complex construction disputes and a keen appreciation of his clients’ commercial needs.’

‘Michaela Patterson is a very impressive associate with excellent understanding of construction and energy matters and a real attention to detail. She is excellent at communicating clear and commercially realistic advice to clients.’

‘The team are very thorough and willing to discuss alternative approaches to resolving the matters in hand.’ 

‘Fladgate LLP have specialist expertise in the construction field and an in-depth understanding of the market. They are second-to-none in their ability to run complex, high-value construction disputes with real attention to detail and excellent value for money for the client.’ 

‘Great team, including people like Digby Hebbard and Iain Taylor. They are happy to work flexibly, and to consider commercial fee structures where appropriate.’

‘Digby Hebbard is great. A real tactician.’

‘Very efficient, strong performance at all levels, ability to create strong working relationships, digest and cut through complicated information easily.’

‘Great individuals to work with. Have worked with Tom Andrews on a number of different disputes and have been extremely impressed with their performance and the speed with which they deal with matters.’

‘The construction litigation team are hugely impressive, the strength and depth of the team stands out. They collaborate with the wider business and internal legal teams effectively and feel like an extension to the client team. Innovative matter tracking and invoice approval systems developed by OC Solutions make OC very easy to work with.’

‘Daniel Cashmore and Danielle Griffiths are stand out individuals; approachable, responsive and excellent communicators. They simplify options and strategies for business stakeholders and provide excellent technical advice.’

‘Specialises in construction practice and dispute resolution.’

‘James Bremen brings wealth of experience and knowledge on many large and complex energy projects.’

‘Alan Stone and Tom Green are, quite simply, exceptional. Even with the ever-changing world that is cladding and fire safety, they are alive to all of the issues and able to explain the developments in the most straightforward fashion.’

‘They are very well supported by an extremely able team, including more recent partner promotion Felicity Strong.’

‘RPC would be my go-to firm for this type of work, every time.’

‘RPC are pragmatic, diligent, properly resourced and connected so that they are always aware of what’s going on in their field.’

‘Alan Stone doesn’t just have oversight of his matters, he has awareness of what’s going on everywhere.’

‘Alan Stone is excellent.’

‘The team is outstanding and extremely bright, fantastic lawyers, great on strategy, pragmatic, highly commercial and very approachable.’

‘Ron Nobbs is absolutely outstanding. He is immensely hard-working, very bright, a superb lawyer, a brilliant strategist and a fantastic manager of a team who is always approachable and down-to-earth. He is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Stephenson Harwood’s dedication to excellence, a results driven approach and quite simply just being great people with a love for the industry sets them apart in the legal landscape.’

‘They are committed to continuously evolving and adapting to meet our most often immediate needs ensuring that the right solutions are found to deliver results.’

‘Charlotte Heywood distinguishes herself through her exceptional expertise, unparalleled commitment, and unwavering dedication to client success. Her in-depth legal knowledge, combined with her proactive approach and attention to detail, sets her apart from competitors in the field.’

‘We truly value Charlotte Heywood’s strategic thinking, creative problem-solving abilities, and her willingness to go above and beyond to achieve optimal outcomes.’

‘Very knowledgeable team who provide thorough, clear, pragmatic and well-thought-out advice and who always make themselves available, even at short notice, to assist with legal queries issues.’

‘Amy Steenson has always worked closely with me and my team in order to provide pragmatic and bespoke advice, suitable to our requirements.’

‘Tim Hillier and Matt Friedlander are excellent. They are strategic and commercial thinkers who provide well-grounded and practical advice. They are adept at handling large-scale and complicated factual, technical and legal disputes in a focused and cost efficient manner which developer clients have commented they value and appreciate.’

‘April Baynes is very hands on in her approach and is direct and precise in her approach to all issues. April’s knowledge is not merely confined to legal matters but she has a solid understanding of most technical issues in relation to construction disputes that you don’t normally find.’

‘The team at Trowers & Hamlins have an in depth knowledge of the social housing sector. They have developed a strong understanding of the Building Safety Act and litigation processes for remediation of high-rise residential buildings which is currently highly sought. They are quick to respond and realistic on expectation and have been able to move us forward to agreements with contractors and suppliers that have resolved complex and long-standing claims issues.’

‘Tim Hillier and his team are great at listening to our issue and setting out how we can tackle it and resolve it in the most efficient and effective direction.’

‘Tim Hillier in particular is a standout individual. He has a strong client base and is very experienced with construction disputes. A fantastic instructing solicitor who always inspires confidence.’

‘April Baynes is an outstanding young partner. ’

‘In-depth knowledge of construction contracts and prepared to offer a reasoned early opinion without having to discuss with colleagues and taking a number of weeks. ’

‘Strong knowledge in the construction sector and fantastic strength in depth. The team is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Amanda Burge has an amazing depth of experience, across all construction disputes, and is a real leader in the market.’

‘Matthew Cookson is bright, dedicated and hard working. He will do the leg work on any case. One to watch out for.’

‘Sarah Emerson is a true professional. She has a deep knowledge of construction law, is personable, proactive, responsive, commercial and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Sarah Emerson is a great hire for Hill Dickinson. She is a calm hand in a crisis, and fantastic at client management. She has excellent sector knowledge in construction, and in particular has been involved in some of the leading cases on the Building Safety Act.’

‘Excellent market knowledge and considerable expertise in and knowledge of complicated multiparty actions.’

‘Hill Dickinson have a well deserved and excellent reputation in the construction industry. They have extensive experience across the full sector and their team is brilliant.’

‘Really enthusiastic and hard working associates who go the extra mile.’

‘Matthew Cookson is really hard working and on top of the detail.’

‘Louise Elmes is a highly knowledgeable lawyer with a perfect blend of powerful expertise and pragmatism to deliver best outcomes for clients.’

‘Excellent, pragmatic.’

‘The team and Mishcon de Reya are extremely responsive. You feel like you are their only client which deserves high praise, as it is clear they are a very busy department.’

‘Richard Gerstein is always available and ready to help. He is approachable, tenacious, and extremely level headed.’ 

‘Outstanding expertise in the field of construction and professional negligence cases involving construction professionals. Very strong team, excellent work ethic and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Chris Bates is very hardworking and an outstanding lawyer. Also, a real team player and excellent to work with.’ 

‘Peter Stockill is another outstanding lawyer, very good on strategy and seeing through even the most complex of cases.’

‘Kawsar Ahmed is excellent to work with and a very diligent, hard-working member of the team, who I am sure will go on to great things in this field.’

‘Peter Stockill boasts depth of industry expertise and legal ability. He stands out as a shrewd strategist.’

‘The team at Penningtons are knowledgeable, meticulous and enthusiastic whilst remaining approachable. They are happy to talk through all aspects of the issues at hand and incorporate client feedback as appropriate.’

‘Chris Bates stands out within the team. He is bright, approachable and communicates well. He finds the balance between providing a comprehensive legal analysis whilst remaining alive to the commercial and practical realities of his clients.’

‘Justin Mendelle has a wealth of legal knowledge and experience in commercial and construction disputes. He is highly recommended.’ 

‘Provide an excellent service with expert knowledge and advice.’

‘The team is made up of some exceptionally bright lawyers and have a great depth that has been consistently deployed across a very detailed and complex dispute.’

‘Their understanding of both the commercial and contentious aspects of construction makes for informed procurement and operational advice on PFI projects.’

‘Simply good lawyers with a high expertise in construction disputes.’ 

‘Ability to guide clients through complex legal matters in a clear and concise manner which helped to avoid a potentially costly dispute.’

‘Sharpe Pritchard LLP consistently provide top-quality legal advice on varied construction disputes across all dispute resolution forums. That, coupled with a strong commercial awareness and astute approach to legal and commercial strategy make Sharpe Pritchard LLP a highly recommended firm for contentious construction matters.’

‘Justin Mendelle has a wealth of legal knowledge and experience in commercial and construction disputes. He is highly recommended. Melanie Blake has proven to be a very able and capable solicitor providing Justin with excellent legal support.’

‘Sarah Evans is excellent. A great project manager.’

‘Strong team with good knowledge of the industry.’

‘Sarah Evans is an outstanding project manager of complex construction litigation. She understands what the clients’ drivers are and looks after them well.’

‘Sarah Evans provided an exceptional level of client service on a complex, large-scale project. Sarah was a pleasure to work with, always professional, incredibly astute, responsive, calm and always empathetic and compassionate.’ 

‘Sarah Evans is a great strategic thinker, an astute tactician with great judgement. Sarah always demonstrated great diplomacy skills and has excellent powers of persuasion.’

‘Sarah Evans regularly demonstrated enormous resilience, flexibility, passion and energy, frequently going over and above in the interests of the client and the project. Sarah is a brilliant asset to lead any legal team.’

‘Sarah Evans was outstandingly good. She managed a very difficult and complex situation professionally and extremely well, bringing all her intelligence, experience and knowledge of the law to bear.’

‘The strong client focus and ability to quickly identify the issues; be able to then allocate the issues to work streams to be led by suitably knowledgeable and experienced lawyers.’

‘Taylor Wessing team was very thorough and responsive throughout the process, and came up with innovative ideas and concepts. It was a pleasure working with them. Highly recommended.’

‘Jonathan Hutt presented a very broad perspective, taking into account the commercial, technical, and legal aspects.’ 

‘Matt Evans, a Senior Associate in the firm, demonstrated a highly thorough and responsive legal service.’

‘The firm is well resourced with talented and hardworking lawyers both able and willing to provide a top-notch service to their clients.’

‘Natalie Pilagos is well organised, efficient, and strategic in her thinking. The combination of her experience together with a team of talented junior lawyers with a desire to provide a first-rate service and Wedlake Bell offer everything a client wants in their solicitor. And in addition, Natalie is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Natalie Pilagos’s construction knowledge is excellent. She is extremely passionate about the case that we are working on.’

‘Sarah Elliott’s support on the property side of matters has been brilliant and so knowledgeable.’

‘A close-knit team committed to understanding and fulfilling the clients needs and case, and delivering a high level of service irrespective of the relatively low value of the clients dispute compared to many they deal with.’

‘I really enjoy working with the team at Wedlake Bell. Every interaction I have had with the team has been first class. They are extremely responsive and have a real personal touch that I have not experienced before. It actually feels like I am working with our own in-house legal team.’

‘Sarah Elliott is always very quick to respond and so knowledgeable. Sarah has really assisted me in driving some matters forward in a timely manner.’

‘A first-class service, every time, thank you!’

‘Chris Grieveson and Rob Jardine-Brown are both simply a pleasure to work with.’

‘Wikborg’s London team has one of the strongest shipbuilding and offshore construction profiles, outstripping many of the bigger offices.’

‘Rob Jardine-Brown is able to understand the detail of a complex case, but also rise above the minutiae and see a way through to what the client is seeking to achieve.’

‘The team at Wikborg Rein are brilliant, combining commercial acumen with in-depth legal knowledge and great thoroughness. A winning combination.’

‘Robert Jardine-Brown is a great litigator: a clear sense of the merits, no fear of the opposition and indefatigable good humour. A great combination.’

‘Wikborg have a small but outstanding group in their office in London, well-experienced in the most complex engineering disputes on the international stage.’

‘Rob Jardine-Brown is the standout partner. He manages to combine being immensely personable with a wealth of experience in heavy arbitration matters and a steely determination to achieve the best results for his clients.’

‘Wikborgs is a tight-knit business that really feels like a partnership. They have particular expertise in offshore construction shipbuilding and infrastructure projects.’