‘Breadth of knowledge, a pleasure to work with and bring real passion to what they do.’

‘Carl Thompson really does go above and beyond expectations and is a very safe pair of hands.’

‘The team at Ashfords work in a very collaborative manner. Having corresponded with a number of different departments it is clear that the communication between the differing departments is very joined up to ensure that they are fulfilling all the client’s needs.’

‘Laura Reeve has been exceptionally helpful and the level of service she has provided has exceeded other legal advisers I have worked with in the past. Laura’s approach is very pragmatic, and she provides very reasoned and commercially minded advice which greatly assists with firstly understanding the issue/risk in question and enables the client to make informed and considered decisions. No question/query is too insignificant for Laura and she always makes you feel valued.’

‘Prepared to act as our internal commercial team. Professional, consistent and responsive.’

‘This construction team is very diligent and helpful with finding solutions and focuses on client’s needs. Advice is clear in layman’s terms, highlighting risk that needs to be addressed.’

‘Laura Reeve in particular is extremely helpful and responds quickly with answers to questions even in tight turnaround timescales. Patience and understanding are shown when having to deal with internal governance process to give further instructions. Laura is still very helpful and supportive.’

‘Good knowledge and on the job experience of Construction Law.’

‘Louise Robling is excellent ’

‘Bevan Britain are a fantastic law firm, they act for the public sector and are real specialists in PFI related disputes. Great leadership from Louise Robling in particular.’

‘Louise Robling – Real leader in the field for PFI related dispute work. Matthew Phipps – very enthusiastic individual who knows the market very well.’

‘Bevan Brittan has a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in the civil engineering sector. They have a pool of resources to call upon to cover any eventuality. Led by an informed and accomplished partner, Bevan Brittan has provided a reliable service when called upon. Bevan Brittan has primarily provided non-contentious advice on various contractual matters including preparing standard contract documents for us.’

‘I have worked with Louise Robling for many years. Louise is my main contact at Bevan Brittan. Louise is very open, honest and nothing is too much. She is able to quickly grasp the concept of the issue we have and find the most appropriate solution supporting us to conclusion.’

‘The Bevan Brittan LLP team are extremely user friendly, they anticipate the clients needs and interact with and manage the expert and professional team very proficiently.’

‘Matthew Phipps is a stand out individual within the construction team and he has practised both in private practice and as in-house counsel. This gives him a level of insight which enables him to ensure the clients are fully appraised of the practice and procedures together with providing pragmatic advice to his clients.’

‘I work regularly with the team at Burges Salmon. They are excellent and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jessica Evans is a fantastic lawyer – brilliant knowledge of the sector and always easy to deal with. She works well with clients and is always there to help.’

‘The team is very commercial and pragmatic; they understand how projects work on the ground and tailor their advice accordingly.’

‘The business is extremely proactive, incredibly knowledgeable, very approachable and a pleasure to work with. They have a very clear logic that they apply to extremely complex problems.’

‘Richard Adams is extremely committed, always polite and very well structured in his logic and planning.’

‘Good strength and depth with a wide spread of expertise. Good, practical, strategic advice at partner level.’

‘Richard Adams – Gives practical advice to give a good bang for your buck. James Horton – flexible approach which can bring a new angle on risk allocation. Steven James – draws on a depth of experience to come to practical solutions.’

‘Very experienced construction team, in both contentious and non-contentious matters. They are focused on problem solving by providing clear, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice, matched by a good knowledge of our business and its key drivers.’

‘The team is committed to delivering best service for its clients and demonstrate a real commitment to working in partnership with us.’

‘Excellent commitment to projects. Flexible and rigorous in approach.’

‘Understand the client requirements – committed to reaching goals.’

‘A fantastic team who are commercially astute across our sector. They fully understand our business model and what we must achieve and always deploy these goals within their advice. They are always solution based and striving to deliver better time after time.’

‘Philip Davies, Alexandra Gower and Sarah McCool are the stand-out individuals. Always available with solutions-based advice that is bespoke to the questions that they are challenged with. They always deliver.’

‘Osborne Clarke has provided excellent service to our business. Their advice is practical, and their support is reliable, backed by strong industry insight and depth in the team.’

‘Duncan Parker is calm and pragmatic, proposing practical solutions to commercial problems and utilising strong industry knowledge.’

‘Expertise in the field of Energy.’

‘Foot Anstey have provided very good, detailed information. Responsive and available to discuss items for clarifications.’

‘A leader in this field.’

‘We have been working with Foot Anstey for a while. We have found the team to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly and approachable. They show a real enthusiasm for their work and learning about our business. The different initiatives they offer across the firm with regards to getting to know a client’s business have been really valuable and makes them stand out against other firms.’

‘With our construction work, we see the Foot Anstey team as an extension of our team. They have demonstrated real understanding of our commercial needs and limitations and are always available for a quick call to bounce ideas off. We have found this level of support, and the experience of the Foot Anstey team, really valuable as we have navigated a complicated construction project. Dickon Court’s expertise and knowledge of construction projects and disputes has been incredibly useful, and he has become a trusted adviser for the project team on all construction dispute issues.’

‘Great depth of experience and very practical. The level of service is what you would expect from a firm of their high calibre.’

‘Anna Wood is excellent all round; a hard worker and very knowledgeable.’

‘This legal practice stands out for its unique blend of expertise and innovation, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. I believe that potential clients would benefit from the team’s strengths, including their extensive experience across various legal fields, their proven track record of successful cases, and an unwavering dedication to providing a personalised service.’

‘This construction team truly stands out for their proactive approach and attention to detail. They’re not just reactive; they anticipate potential issues and work tirelessly to mitigate risks before they arise. This proactive mindset not only saves time but also gives peace of mind knowing that our projects are in safe hands.’

‘Among the stand-out partners, Anna Wood deserves special mention for exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Their wealth of experience in construction law is matched only by their dedication to client satisfaction.’

‘Maria Greener stands out’.

‘Very responsive and proactive in providing support when it has been needed, with clear advice and good technical knowledge.’

‘They have been a go-to firm on construction matters given their knowledge of us as a client and the cross-practice capabilities.’

‘The construction practice at TLT are extremely professional and very approachable. They are open minded and thoroughly consider a number of potential scenarios before deciding on a course of action to pursue. Their advice is well considered and comprehensive.’

‘The individuals that I have worked with at TLT have always provided clear and concise instructions. Discussions have been open, robust and challenging, which is exactly what is required in addressing complex construction disputes.’

‘They are pragmatic and focus on delivering solutions. They are a pleasure to work with, and they are efficient in their work.’

‘The team is responsive and effective.’

‘The team I use is highly experienced, well-coordinated, professional and thorough. I receive a first-class service from a team that has taken the time and trouble to understand my situation and approach tasks in a time-efficient manner. Their knowledge and experience is of enormous benefit. I consider their people to be of the highest standard and their willingness to collaborate with clients, partners, counsel and experts is refreshing.’

‘Louise Garcia has been enormously helpful and unwaveringly supportive.’

‘The team are always available to help even at short notice, this is a big plus point. The team are easy to deal with.’

‘Jon Close continues to be my go-to person, he has an excellent manner and is very pragmatic in is approach to matters. We have always had great results when using Jon for our commercial and litigation cases.’

‘Keystone Law has a large team of experienced lawyers able to assist many businesses and individuals with wide-ranging specialist advice and in-depth industry knowledge. When dealing with complex issues or when advice is needed in multiple areas of law, dedicated teams can be assembled to achieve the best outcome.’

‘RWK continue to provide a friendly, supportive and professional service to our business. The RWK team meets deadlines and provides robust, trustworthy advice.’

‘Andrew Ash is honest, forthright and not afraid to deal with/confront issues we may not like in the advice he gives. Andrew has made an extreme effort to understand our business and its legal needs in contracting. He gives a balanced view on contentious issues and therefore we have a fantastic working relationship. The level and attention to detail in his written legal documents for us is exceptional.’

‘The construction team at RWK Goodman is exceptional. They are a pleasure to work with, responsive, quick and thorough.’

‘The team working with us stand out in their clear and thorough communication and advice. The individuals involved were pleasant and engaging throughout and above all showed strength in conviction and excellent advice.’

‘Andrew Ash is our “go-to” lawyer in respect of contentious construction disputes. He offers a no-nonsense approach on disputes and gets straight to the crux of the issues immediately. His ability to get straight to the point of an issue and deliver it to our project team with clarity and understanding is first class.’

‘Elizabeth Painter is outstanding for her qualified years. Sharp, intelligent and her advice is beyond her years.’

‘They take a comprehensive but commercial approach and give excellent legal support. It is well balanced and clearly explained.’

‘Elizabeth Painter – Excellent to work with on construction contracts and construction matters. Very commercial and grounded in her approach. Measured in her response and clear in her recommendations.’

‘Clear commercial advice provided.’

‘This team has a number of hard working and commercially astute individuals. They combine real construction expertise with a particular emphasis on local authority/public body disputes.’

‘They are hard-working and have an attitude that nothing is too much. They are a tight-knit team who have built real experience in Defective Premises Act and Building Liability Order claims.’

‘Beale & Co are unique as they specialise in various practice areas and so they are able to cover various different disputes internally (and in the same office).’

‘David McArdle and Nic Pegg always provide clear and concise instructions and the quality of work is top tier. They are approachable and available at all times and a joy to work with. This really sets them apart from the other law firms in the South West of England. They are also very commercially minded.’

‘Beale & Co have a really strong and in-depth understanding of the construction industry and also the construction insurance market. They offer specialist lawyers who are highly skilled at getting on top of the technical issues as well as understanding the commercial demands their clients face.’

‘Joanna Lewis: Extremely hard-working, Joanna brings great attention to detail and always gets on top of both the technical and legal issues. She has excellent judgement and tactical instincts.’

‘The Beale & Co team is just that, a team. The interaction between every individual ensures that the service provided is seamless at all levels and the combined expertise and strengths ensure that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.’

‘David McArdle and Nic Pegg are masters of detail yet remain grounded in the fundamental principle of always working toward dispute resolution.’

‘Very approachable team that builds a strong relationship with their clients. They communicate and work together as a cohesive team to ensure everything is covered and provide a unified approach which works particularly well in negotiations.’

‘Natalia Sokolov stood out with her detailed knowledge of specialist contract areas and strong, supportive relationships with her clients. She’s excellent at cutting through the legal jargon to summarise key points for her client and is always on the front foot with communications and contract developments. It has been a pleasure to work with Natalia.’

‘The team at Thrings are always very helpful, knowledgeable and responsive. The advice that they provide is well considered, broad and to the point. When working to deadlines, the work is always accurate and timely.’