Construction solicitors

Construction legal experts

“The overall cost is competitive and the firm attracts high-calibre legal professionals. We have never met a lawyer there that was not approachable and friendly.” Chambers UK 2018

We have specialist teams in contentious and non-contentious construction and advise on every aspect of the procurement process in a number of sectors, including renewable energy, transport, local government, infrastructure, social housing, retail, and facilities management. Our clients range from household names in the construction industry, including developers, affordable housing providers and banks, to specialist contractors, sub-contractors, funders and consultants operating both nationally and internationally.

Read more about our contentious and non-contentious construction legal services.

Our approach to construction law

Our comprehensive understanding of the industry coupled with strong commercial awareness is essential to providing focussed, proactive legal advice to our construction clients.

We provide City-quality advice that is supported by extensive industry experience, at regional prices. We recognise that value for money is critical for our clients and we pride ourselves on our innovative fee solution packages that enable us to deliver cost-effective advice from our partner led team.

About our team

We enjoy a strong reputation in construction law and the quality of our practice is recognised by our clients and the legal directories alike. Our national team has many years of experience in advising in complex construction projects, allowing us to provide both legal and commercial insight to assist our clients fulfil their goals.

Our team also includes a partner who is certified in project management by the Association of Project Managers and a number of our team are accredited mediators.

The diversity in our backgrounds and the depth of practical experience in our team enables us to have a clear understanding of what clients want to achieve. We find that our clients appreciate our practical and creative approach and this has enabled us to build strong relationships with a number of high-profile clients over the years.

Learn more about our construction solicitors here.

Our Spanish construction law expertise

Our Construction, engineering and energy team advises on all stages from procurement to completion of projects, with a unique offering combining an English and Spanish specialism in construction and engineering law with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure projects.

Our team of experts are fully familiar with all types of standard form contracts, including NEC, JCT and FIDIC; and also have a wealth of experience in drafting and negotiating bespoke forms of contract.

The team acted for Duro Felguera SA and Duro Felguera UK Limited in connection with all legal matters arising out of the construction of the new gas fired power station at Carrington, Manchester (c.£300m). Having built on its successful relationship with Duro Felguera S.A the team now acts for other global, Spanish based companies such as SACYR.

We offer full, on site support to our clients on all legal issues concerning the construction of power stations and infrastructure projects and high-profile developments in the UK and overseas. In addition to our focus on Spanish EPC Contractors and their projects in the UK and abroad, the team also acts for another internationally renowned EPC Contractor and is working with it on its various new solar energy projects around the world.

For further information please contact James Driver, Partner, or David Lorenzo, Consultant and dual qualified Solicitor and Spanish Abogado, in our Manchester team.

What they say about us

“The construction team was able to review and direct our contract needs to a deliverable position from which it was very much a new challenge for our company to be asked to work with such complex involvement.” Jonathan Jones Pratt, Chairman JJP Holdings Ltd, Crosville Motor Services Ltd

“The [construction] team gives very commercial and practical contract advice.” Geraint Davies, M2 PPAH2

“The team has a comprehensive understanding of the industry coupled with strong commercial awareness to providing focussed, proactive legal advice to their construction clients.” Chambers UK 2017

Contact a construction solicitor

If you would like to find out more about how our Construction team can support your business or project, please contact one of our lawyers directly or by calling 0800 652 8025.

Clarke Willmott has offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.