Development Work lawyers

Whether your development is commercial, residential, mixed use or of a regeneration nature, we are involved in some of the most significant projects across the world. We act for the full range of clients including owners, developers, funders, institutional investors, forward funding purchasers and tenants as well as the full array of construction industry players.

A core part of our real estate development and regeneration team that includes experts in the fields of planning, sustainability, environmental law, development finance, insurance, tax, facilities management and dispute resolution, we deliver a cradle to grave sector-based seamless service throughout and beyond the development lifecycle from planning and procurement to operation and maintenance.

Our lawyers sit on key industry committees that include the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) and Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) drafting committees and the Construction Industry Council Liability Panel. We regularly speak at conferences across the globe on International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) contracts.

We understand the requirements of the built environment – not just in terms of the construction ‘musts’ concerning time, money and quality of delivery but also the opportunities and challenges the increasing globalisation of the rapidly evolving investment market brings.

We focus on the issues our clients face on a day-to-day basis. Our sector approach gives us unparalleled expertise in our specialist areas: commercial property; urban regeneration; hospitality and leisure; retirement accommodation; education and student accommodation; research laboratories and facilities; information technology datacentres; and production, distribution and logistics.

 
Christopher Hallam
Chris Hallam
Partner
United Kingdom, Manchester
Chris specialises in construction, engineering and infrastructure projects and has advised on some of the most high profile projects to have been procured in the UK. He has particular expertise advising...
David Parton
David Parton
Partner
Head, Construction & Engineering
United Kingdom, London
David is a partner and Head of the firm’s Construction and Engineering Team.  He has over 20 years’ industry experience advising on all aspects of infrastructure, construction and energy projects...
Rebecca Prigg
Rebecca Prigg
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Rebecca is a Partner in the Construction and Engineering team in our London office. She is a commercial construction expert specialising in complex real estate development work. As well as advising on...
Christine Worthington
Christine Worthington
Partner
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Christine Worthington is a partner in the Construction and Energy & Projects Team. She specialises in construction law advice with experience in the delivery of energy, engineering, commercial property...
Chris Henshaw
Chris Henshaw
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Manchester
Chris specialises in non-contentious construction, engineering and infrastructure projects providing strategic and practical advice to clients.  He has 25 years’ experience advising public and private...
Claudia Russell
Claudia Russell
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Claudia has specialised in construction law for over 16 years. She advises clients from across a number of sectors in relation to engineering and construction contracts for a wide range of projects. Claudia...
Tim Atwood
Tim Atwood
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Tim is a Senior Associate in the Construction & Engineering team with over eight years’ post qualification experience in the sector. He has a diverse range of experience in transactional construction...
Lucinda Barker
Lucinda Barker
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Lucinda Barker is a Senior Associate in the ICE Disputes team
Karen Cossar
Karen Cossar
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Karen  Cossar is a Senior Associate in the Construction team, specialising in construction drafting. She advises a rate of employer, contractor and funder clients on drafting and negotiating contract...
Emma Hutchinson
Emma Hutchinson
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, Sheffield
Emma is a Senior Associate in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team. She has experience in both contentious and commercial infrastructure, construction and engineering matters. Emma...