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Pinsent Masons LLP is praised for its ‘first-class service and almost limitless wealth of construction knowledge’. The five-partner team includes Michael Hopkins, who is ‘measured and strategically strong’; the ‘knowledgeable’ Chris Hallam; and Andrew Denton, who present ‘clear, concise advice in a succinct style’. The firm handles the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious work, in the nuclear, energy and public sectors among others. It is advising the Homes and Communities Agency on an exhibition centre and hotel development at Liverpool docks, and contractor ISG in a PPP between Sport England and Serco. The firm’s merger with McGrigors LLP brought over a well-regarded three-partner team that includes transactional lawyer Peter Blackmore.

The ‘client-focused’ team at Addleshaw Goddard LLP is appreciated for its ability to deliver ‘bespoke solutions’, handling high-value projects and complex PFI/PPP disputes. The ‘commercially well informed’ Nancy McGuire gives ‘technically precise advice’, and leads on non-contentious matters, recently advising Abakus Solar on a wind farm development. Jonathan Tattersall handles contentious matters for contractors, investors, engineering companies and local authorities.

DLA Piper UK LLP’s ‘service is practical and in tune with client requirements’. The team is led by Jim Pinsent, who is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters. It continues to advise on the Mersey Gateway development and Liverpool Central Village regeneration scheme. Associate Earle Brady provides ‘accurate, in-depth advice’ on the non-contentious side. Daniel Jude has relocated to the firm’s Dubai office.

DWF LLP handles a mix of disputes and non-contentious work. Clients recently advised include First Milk, Liverpool City Council and Countryside Neptune. Paul O’Kane is national head of construction and engineering.

Eversheds LLP’s Simon Chamberlain leads a team with expertise across the waste, nuclear and education sectors. It advises on contracts for large-scale developments, recently acting for Stoke-on-Trent City Council on a multimillion-pound PFI schools project. The practice hired a team from McGrigors LLP led by contentious construction partners David Moss and Paul Giles, who add to the firm’s expertise in the energy and utilities sectors.

Gateley provides a ‘professional, well-tailored service’, and has expertise in bond and surety matters. The team includes the ‘client-focused and commercial’ Karen Spencer; Emlyn Hudson, who ‘strives to deliver the best results for a client’s business’; and David Vayro, ‘works with clients and is realistic with his advice’). Clients include Manchester City FC, National Museums Liverpool, and Western Power Distribution.

Hill Dickinson LLP demonstrates ‘a good understanding of complex issues’ in transactional and contentious matters. Highlights included contract advice to Lancashire Cricket Club in relation to the Old Trafford cricket ground redevelopment, and a tender win for Liverpool City Council to construct an exhibition and hotel complex. Practice head Michael Woolley ‘provides clear advice and solutions’.

Squire Sanders LLP focuses on mattes in the energy and renewables sector, with Julian Scott recently advising on contract negotiations for large-scale solar energy developments. Other clients include Manchester City Council, EDF Energy and Convatec.

Brabners Chaffe Street LLP’s Ian Hardman advised Port of Sheerness on design and build issues regarding its multimillion-pound wind turbine development. Other clients include Cityheart, Manchester United FC, Cosmopolitan Student Homes and Helena Partnerships. Jacqui Lloyd handles contentious matters.

Appreciated for its ‘professional and authoritative approach’, DAC Beachcroft LLP focuses on contentious work, with Barry Goodall leading on high-value professional indemnity, defect and negligence claims. The firm advised JCS Group, Halton Housing Trust and Close Investments on transactional matters.

Pannone LLP’s Sean McCay has ‘a sharp, methodical mind and the ability to quickly analyse issues and determine an appropriate strategy’, with a focus on the waste and energy sectors. Clients include SITA UK, TfGM, Persimmon, Magnox and Centro.

Core areas for Trowers & Hamlins LLP include housing, transport and infrastructure. Paul Hyland ‘always provides clarity and an in-depth understanding of issues’, recently advising local authorities and TfGM jointly on highways contracts. Katie Saunders advised Places for People on procurement issues.

At Weightmans LLP, practice head Charles Tomlinson handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular expertise in engineering disputes. He recently advised Ask Property Developments and University of Bangor on large-scale developments.

Cobbetts LLP has consultant Henry Stone, who handles contentious matters.

George Davies Solicitors LLP advises public and private sector clients. Associates Catherine Kay and Kelvin Parry are both recommended.

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