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Blake Lapthorn strengthened its transactional and contentious construction practice in 2010 through the recruitment of consultant David Miles, who has vast experience in construction mediation. The team, led by Richard Wade, is advising the Mary Rose Trust on design and construction matters relating to a new museum at Portsmouth’s historic dockyard, which is set to display Henry VIII’s flagship. Other key clients include David Lloyd Leisure and Berkeley Homes.

Charles Russell LLP is acting on a number of projects relating to the London 2012 Olympics, including advising Eton College on the development of Eton Dorney Lake to host the rowing and canoeing events, and Lend Lease on construction issues relating to Stratford’s Athletes’ Village. Led by the ‘highly efficient and pragmatic’ David Savage, the firm has a number of construction specialists in its Guildford office.

SNR Denton’s construction team was bolstered in 2010 through the recruitment of two specialist partners in Alastair Young and Andrew Jones, formerly of Gateley. The group is led by Doug Masson, who has a strong contentious focus and brings in repeat instructions from household names such as Sainsbury’s. Jane Miles runs the non-contentious construction practice, which handles work for Virgin Active, RBS and new client Coutts & Co.

Clients ‘strongly recommend’ Clarkslegal LLP, which delivers the ‘highest standard of professionalism and knowledge’. Led by David Rintoul, the department is advising the University of Reading on its £45m halls and catering project – one of the largest construction projects in the region.

Cripps Harries Hall LLP construction team is led by Jane Ryland, who handles non-contentious and contentious construction law. She and associate James Lee are advising the UK Border Agency on a development agreement for a 200,000 sq ft floor refurbishment. Other clients include Berkeley Homes and Wagamama.

Assisting clients in both the public and private sector, DMH Stallard LLP acts for Aviva, CityWest Homes and Westminster City Council, among others. Practice head Stephen Royle is recommended for his expertise in non-contentious construction law and advice on commercial construction projects.

The reputation of Stevens & Bolton LLP was strengthened by two key appointments in 2010, namely ‘extremely thorough’ ex-Shadbolt LLP partner Tom Pemberton and associate Chi Smith from Mundays LLP. Practice head Matthew Needham-Laing provides ‘an unmatched level of construction expertise’, handling non-contentious work as well as ADR and adjudication.

Thomas Eggar LLP saw an increase in contentious work in 2010, acting on several claims involving defects, final accounts and delays. The team, led by Mark Clinton, is also assisting major banks such as HSBC and RBS on funding a number of significant construction projects.

The ‘very knowledgeable and highly competent’ construction group at Bond Pearce LLP is run by Christine Hanley from the Plymouth office. She is supported by a Southampton-based team, which recently advised B&Q on the development of a new headquarters building.

The ‘first-class’ team at Boyes Turner has ‘in-depth knowledge of the practice and procedure involved in construction disputes’. Practice head John Starr is ‘highly experienced’, with expertise in arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

Brachers’ construction group is run by Michael Janney, who assists employers, property companies, developers and contractors. The team also has expertise in international civil engineering projects in the Far East.

The ‘consistently prompt and professional’ EMW recently prepared construction documents for a large-scale retail development for Inter MK Limited, the owner of MK Dons. Anna Stillman is recommended.

Paul Brampton’s department at IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) has a strong emphasis on construction work in the healthcare sector, and recently won new client Allen Primary Healthcare.

Morgan Cole’s cross-office construction practice brings together lawyers from Oxford, Bristol and Cardiff. The Thames Valley team is led by the ‘client-focused’ John Conder, who specialises in public sector work.

Formed in February 2010, Sheridan Gold LLP is home to a number of lawyers previously at Shadbolt LLP. The team recently handled high-profile Olympics and Crossrail projects, and has maintained many prestigious clients of the dissolved firm. Peter Sheridan and Jonathan Gold are a ‘prime example of what many of their contemporaries should aspire to’.

Thomson Snell & Passmore’s construction lawyers are ‘efficient and knowledgeable, and adapt well to different situations’. In 2010, the team handled significant instructions from local authority and education clients. Chris Whittington and Kamal Aggarwal are the key contacts.

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