The team at Pinsent Masons LLP is highly esteemed for its ability to manage large-scale projects across the infrastructure, real estate, and energy sectors. Michael Allan is an ‘expert advisor’ who leads the transactional construction practice, while Louise Forster spearheads the contentious team, handling high-profile disputes and public inquiries. The firm’s strength in the energy sector is further bolstered by Nicholas Carlin, who assists clients with supply chain arrangements in the renewables market, and Julia Maguire, focusing on procurement and contracting strategies for projects both in the UK and internationally. Meanwhile, Colin Fraser specialises in UK infrastructure contracts, with particular expertise in dispute avoidance and resolution.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very pragmatic and commercial advice, good response times, and good understanding of the industry.’
‘The teams have significant experience, allowing them to genuinely form part of the team addressing the challenges that we face, together with offering advice on the market position. The easy access to colleagues across finance and construction really supports our key external work fronts.’
Key clients
- HF Developments
- Balfour Beatty
Work highlights
- Advised Integrated Health Solutions Lothian on the public inquiry concerning the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (‘RHCYP and DCN’) in Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus, Glasgow.
- Advised HFD Construction Group Limited on the construction, letting and sale of 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow.