Handling various regulatory and transactional matters arising from public and private projects, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. houses ‘major players in the construction industry’ with ‘an expert in every possible topic’. Steven Charney leads the team from New York, regularly representing nationally significant contractors in disputes, and continuing to serve as lead counsel to the Building Trades Employers Association of New York. Co-managing partners of the New York office Paul Monte and Gregory Chertoff’s expertise includes litigating wrongful termination and material defect claims, as well as insurance issues including general liability and builders risk. Other key areas of expertise include arbitration and construction disputes, with Washington DC-based Michael Branca representing clients in state and federal courts. Levi Barrett, and Adam Handfinger, located in the New Jersey and Miami offices respectively, have experience in the negotiation and preparation of contract documents and counseling on dispute avoidance strategies. Ronald Helmuth retired from the partnership in February 2024.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP houses a team of ‘excellent advisors’, handling the full range of contentious construction matters. Michael McKeeman and Alison Ashford jointly co-chair the team from San Francisco and New York respectively, representing owners and contractors in various disputes, and stakeholders in major infrastructure projects. Founding partner Bennett Greenberg is based in Washington DC and provides long-term counsel on contractual matters and disputes for major construction corporations. Seattle-based Meghan Douris and Ashley Sherwood specialize in heavy civil infrastructure cases and represent clients in private and public construction disputes respectively. Large-scale infrastructure claims are another key area of expertise for the team. Also operating from Seattle, Ryan Dumm focuses on residential and rehabilitation construction projects, while senior associate Michael Wagner acts for owners and developers in design and risk management-related disputes from Washington DC. Jason Smith in Washington DC is a key name for complex construction disputes.

Holland & Knight LLP houses a team of ‘fantastic negotiators’, advising and representing EPC contractors on major infrastructure projects, while handling a range of high-profile contentious and non-contentious matters, including P3 projects and disputes. Operating from the firm’s Washington DC and New York offices, Stephen Shapiro co-leads the team alongside Orlando-based Ben Subin, handling the full range of federal government contract work and commercial litigation. The group’s capabilities in advising on large-scale real estate developments and heavy construction are further bolstered by Robert Bernstein, who spearheads the construction practice in New York. Other key contacts in the New York office include Adam Paterno and Monte Starr, handling litigation mandates for contactors, subcontractors, and construction managers.

Jones Day maintains a robust construction practice, handling arbitration cases, mediations, and business litigation, in addition to enjoying considerable success in procurement mandates, such as representing the Los Angeles Metro in high-stakes cases related to public transit infrastructure for the 2028 Olympics. Operating from the Los Angeles office, Daniel McMillan co-leads the team alongside Roy Powell, who divides his time between Dallas and Pittsburgh. Tarek Abdalla, who is also based in Pittsburgh, represents various owners, developers, and engineers in litigation relating to public and private projects in the energy and construction industries. Joseph Finley is another key contact in the group, whose Atlanta-based practice focuses on business litigation and arbitration mandates, while Dallas-based Joseph Van Asten specializes in fraud, compliance, and regulatory violations. With demonstrable experience in construction disputes, Houston lawyer Laurens Wilkes is also recommended. The team expanded its energy and infrastructure litigation capabilities in April 2024 with the arrival of New York-based lawyer Larry Dany, formerly of Eversheds Sutherland.

With extensive experience across the full range of energy projects, the construction team at King & Spalding LLP have a ‘well-deserved reputation’, advising and representing major international companies and corporations in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and mediation cases. Noted for his expertise in the international energy construction industry, Mike Stenglein jointly leads the team alongside Scott Greer, who spearheads the firm's global energy and construction transactional practice, representing clients high-profile LNG projects. Elsewhere in the practice, San Francisco-based Stephen O’Neal showcases considerable experience in construction and engineering disputes and international arbitration. Also in San Francisco, Benjamin Jones focuses on international refinery projects, while Huston-based Jonathan Katz represents owners and developers in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors, and Peter Berg frequently advises on first-of-kind projects.

Akerman LLP combines its expertise in EPC contractor terminations with strong advisory and non-contentious capabilities in contract drafting and negotiations, bolstering its construction counsel ability with Washington DC-based Daniel Miktus, who is heavily involved in the firm’s key mandates, including acting as lead counsel on large project developments. Head of the firm’s nationwide construction practice, Jeffrey Gilmore operates from the Washington DC office, and specializes in public-private partnerships and major projects in the renewable and conventional energy, and infrastructure arenas. Another key area of expertise for the team includes representing clients across the full range of design and construction-related issues. Project administration and litigation specialist, with a real estate focus, Fort Lauderdale-based Stacy Bercun Bohm acted as primary construction counsel on the design and construction of a mega cruise terminal at the Port of Miami. Other key members of the team include Los Angeles-based Brenda Radmacher, lead counsel in the Chaplain Towers Condominium collapse litigation case, and Washington DC-based Stephen Hurlbut, whose expertise spans government contract litigation and delay claims.

Noted for its expertise in contentious and non-contentious construction mandates, the team at Eversheds Sutherland is fully equipped to represent various contractors and owners in powerplant and pipeline construction disputes. Lee Davis, who operates from the firm’s Atlanta office, heads up the practice and takes the lead on many of the firm’s key mandates, including contract negotiation and drafting, dispute avoidance cases and claim management. Assisting with commercial litigation matters, associate Jocelyn Weinstein is based in New York. Among other mandate wins, the team represented WEC Energy group in various construction projects and advised on multiple transactional matters. Bolstering the firms Atlanta offering further, Bill Wildman regularly acts as lead counsel for industrial contractors in infrastructure and energy projects. Elsewhere in the team, Houston-based senior attorney Abbie Sprague represents major international corporations in high-value disputes. Former practice co-head Larry Dany departed the firm in April 2024.

Noted for its expertise in representing EPC contractors, the construction team at Jones Walker LLP has demonstrable experience in handling contentious mandates, regularly arbitrating before the ICC, in addition to litigation and delay claims. Based in Atlanta, Chad Theriot leads the team alongside New Orleans-based Michael Drew, whose expertise includes compliance with federal and state regulation and advising large companies on brownfield and greenfield developments. Cross-border renewable energy matters are another key strength of the the team, with Neal Sweeney and Tiffany Raush, based in Atlanta and Huston respectively, representing renewable energy clients in international offshore projects and greenfield-related disputes. Texas-based Stephen Miller is another key member of the team, leading on major construction developments, in addition to representing owners in contract drafting and negotiations, serving as project counsel on LNG projects and blue hydrogen facilities.

Commended for its ‘great industry knowledge’, Mayer Brown advises on public infrastructure transactional mandates and project financings, particularly concerning railways, in addition to design-build projects. The team includes transaction specialists, with Chicago-based practice leader Joanna Horsnail representing a range of clients in the airline, real estate, and architecture arenas. Charles Kelley leads the litigation and dispute resolution practice from Houston, whose expertise includes representing clients in contentious mandates concerning delay claims and regulatory issues. In the firm's Salt Lake City office, Matthew Moscon is another key contact, leading on regulatory enforcement issues, particularly regarding EPC contracts, while Washington DC’s Mitch Holzrichter stands out for his offering in public infrastructure.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP handles the full range of litigation and arbitration cases, particularly before state superior courts, as demonstrated by its representation of an energy company in a $25m litigation regarding the SalesForce Tower construction before the San Francisco Superior Courts. Elsewhere, the firm regularly represents owners, general contractors, and various other clients in breach of contract claims, builders risk insurance regarding damages, as well as advising on project close-outs. Washington DC-based Melissa Lesmes  jointly leads the team alongside Clark Thiel and Charles Conrad, who operate from the San Francisco and Houston offices respectively. Former head of the construction counselling and disputes team, John Heisse has considerable experience in the field, while head of the energy and infrastructure projects team Robert Thum advises on EPC transactions, PPPs, and solar energy projects.

Following the merger of Smith, Currie & Hancock and Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, the ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ practice at Smith Currie Oles is capable of handling both construction and federal government contract law matters, with two new offices in Seattle and Oakland. Based in Atlanta, managing partner Eric Nelson specialises in project disputes concerning federal government construction, healthcare and EPC project delivery. In the Washington DC office, Lauren McLaughlin and Shannon Briglia regularly act as counsel in large PPP infrastructure projects, and handle multi-party claims against contractors and subcontractors regarding defective construction and unfair trade practices. Key sectors of expertise include the healthcare, infrastructure and real estate development industries. In San Francisco, Daniel McLennon handles drafting and negotiating design agreements and prime contracts, with a focus on government contractors work.

Thompson Hine LLP’s construction practice houses a ‘deep bench of experienced partners and bright associates’, who advise construction companies and owners on complex projects in the healthcare and sports industries. Led from Cleveland by Alan Ritchie, the team also handles the drafting and negotiation of IPD agreements and construction contracts, risk management, and insurance proceedings. Partners Jeffrey Appelbaum and Daniel Haymond assist on transactional matters and project management of public infrastructure projects. With experience in EPC agreements and claim resolutions, Erin Luke is another key member of the team, alongside Columbus-based Amy Riedel, who negotiates project agreements and assists with closeout issues and administration. Other key contacts in the group include James Frankel and Columbus-based Jack Clark. All team members are based in Cleveland unless stated otherwise.

Venable LLP’s practice is jointly led by Kenneth Roberts and Heidi Rowe from the Chicago office, who showcases demonstrable experience in claim resolutions and procurement contract drafting and negotiation. The team frequently acts as counsel to range of of public and private clients in the healthcare, real estate, and sports industries, and serving as outside counsel to developers for residential, office, and retail properties. Another key contact in the Chicago office is Virgil Montgomery, who assists with procurement-related infrastructure matters, while Washington DC-based Amanda Schermer MacVey advises on project planning and procurement in public infrastructure projects. New York-based associate Katherine Peluso handles cases concerning adjacent owner disputes, contract disputes, and construction defects.

Based in Houston, Vinson & Elkins LLP’s construction practice acts for chemical and energy companies in various joint ventures, in addition to advising on all aspects of project financing. Kaam Sahely leads the team and acts for investors, developers and other participants in high-profile infrastructure and energy investments and projects. With expertise in project developments in Latin America, Alan Alexander is handling a series of arbitrations for the Panama Canal Authority following significant technical construction disputes, while Stephanie Coco’s assists a renewable energy gas producer in a joint venture, developing 39 landfill gas to RNG projects. Vestita Kuntz is another key contact in the group.

Houston-based boutique Andrews Myers, P.C. handles the full range of advisory mandates and disputes in the construction arena, specialising in chemical production and infrastructure project matters. Counting EPC contractors, general contractors, and owners among its key roster of clients, the team is also noted for its expertise in negotiating, awarding, and drafting contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects. William Westcott acts for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners on major commercial, energy and industrial projects. Westcott leads the practice alongside Jason Walker, who has demonstrable experience in litigating construction disputes, obtaining favorable jury verdicts and arbitration awards, and Carson Fisk, who counts general contractors, developers and owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and sureties among his key roster of clients. Timothy Ross represents developers in luxury real estate claims, while William Andrews represents various EPC contractors. Bill Erwin is another key contact, leading on contract negotiation mandates.

DLA Piper LLP (US) handles the full range of non-contentious mandates for a range of construction clients in the healthcare and real estate industries. The sporting industry is another key strength of the team, representing Tennessee Titans in the development of the new NFL stadium in Nashville and other sporting clients in joint ventures. Baltimore-based Anthony Meagher leads the team, with expertise in negotiating construction and design contracts for large projects and mixed-use developments, while Anita Agajanian advises on regulatory and zoning approval matters, and represents a consortium of major healthcare industry clients in project expansions. Another key point of contact is Atlanta-based Brian Fielden, who handles significant P3 projects in the infrastructure industries and mediating construction disputes respectively. Former co-practice head Robert Crewdson departed in February 2024, alongside John Ducat.

Lauded as ‘experts in the field’, the construction team at Greenberg Traurig, LLP regularly represents a plethora of public and private clients, contractors, and owners in litigation cases before the federal district courts, regarding breach of contract and defective construction. The firm is home to experienced practitioners, noted for their ‘thoroughness, strategy and knowledge’, who also serve as construction counsel, negotiating and drafting contracts. Michael Thomas and Mark Ferrario jointly lead the team from Miami and Las Vegas respectively, representing clients in front of regulatory and legislative bodies, in addition to handling risk management issues. Other key contacts based in the New York office include David Jensen and Robert Epstein, and Atlanta-based Robert Crewdson joined from DLA Piper LLP (US) in February 2024.

Based in Washington DC, Baker Botts L.L.P.’s construction and litigation practice is led by Connie Simmons Taylor, who assists a wide range of clients with documentation mandates and design negotiations, in addition to construction commissioning services. The team handles commercial and residential real estate matters, as well as advising US-based firms in large-scale, cross-border construction projects. ‘Exceptional’ Daniel Kruger handles EPC agreements, design defect claims, and LNG-related energy projects, while associate Sean O’Neill assists Kruger with various mandates for subcontractors and general contractors.

Lauded as a construction litigation ‘powerhouse’, the Houston-based team at Bracewell LLP works with major national clients, often government and public bodies, providing representation in litigation and arbitration cases before the state and federal courts. The practice also regularly handles contract drafting and negotiation. Phillip Sampson maintains a track record in construction cases involving alleged defects, delays, change order issues and component part failures. Sampson jointly leads the practice alongside Richard Whiteley, who has experience in construction and product liability disputes, in addition to negotiating construction contracts. Aaron Roffwarg is another key contact in the group.

Based in St. Louis, the construction team at Dentons acts for its roster of national and international clients on advisory and litigation mandates. The practice, which is jointly led by Charles Vantine and John Haug, has a strong focus in the energy sector, as demonstrated by its representation of a LNG facility in a $550m EPC contract dispute, in addition to advising on commercial real estate and public project development mandates. Key contacts in St. Louis and Short Hills including Clay Counts and Jonathan Jemison respectively, who assist with design and construction advisory matters, particularly contract negotiation and project management.

Regional public entities and renewable energy clients turn to Dickinson Wright PLLC for representation in litigation and mediation relating to construction delays and defects. Todd Baxter leads the team, with expertise in the negotiation and preparation of design agreements, while Scott Holcomb frequently represents public entities in construction and real estate disputes, and operates from the firm's office in Las Vegas. Stephen Richmond is another active member of the team, who advises on matters concerning commercial and residential construction, while Grand Rapids-based John Cameron maintains a track record in handling real estate, construction, and general business law mandates. Cynthia Alexander is another key contact in the group. All lawyers are based in Phoenix, unless stated otherwise.

Herrick, Feinstein LLP has demonstrable experience in acting for owners and investors across a broad range of disputes and litigation involving luxury real estate. Experienced commercial litigator William Fried, who counts real estate owners, sponsors, developers, contractors and construction professionals among his key roster of clients, jointly leads the practice alongside Carol Goodman. Other key contacts in the group include Scott Mollen, who focuses on construction and real estate litigation. All named lawyers are based in New York, unless stated otherwise.

K&L Gates assists clients across a wide range of construction issues, ranging from contract negotiation and administration, and construction project support to construction disputes. The group also regularly advises clients in the alternative energy and clean tech sphere. In the firm's London office, Matthew Smith jointly leads the team alongside Nashville-based Slade Sevier, who has experience in construction litigation and contract negotiations. In Pittsburgh, Richard Paciaroni handles cross-border construction-related disputes, while Nashville-based Rob Dodson advises on healthcare, energy and hospitality projects. Other key members of the team in the Nashville office include Ryan Lee and Emma Wolfe, while Pittsburgh-based Jason Richey’s practice covers construction disputes, transactions and bid protest procurement mandates.

Noted for its capabilities in construction and real estate litigation, Nixon Peabody LLP handles all aspects of real estate development and construction, including public bidding, project planning, contract negotiations and drafting, as well as land use and zoning. Leading the practice, San Francisco’s Anthony Barron represents clients in contract negotiations, project counseling and dispute resolution, and trial lawyer Jeffrey Brenner shares his time between Providence and Boston. Washington’s Vernon Johnson is an experienced trial and litigation attorney, and Armando Batastini handles commercial and real estate litigation in Providence. In June 2023, the team’s strength was bolstered with the arrival of the real estate litigation team from Kaufman Dolowich, Ashley E. Klein, A. Jeanne Grove and Jaimie Bombard amongst others.

Based in Houston, Porter Hedges LLP assists clients operating in commercial, industrial, energy, and infrastructure construction over the full project, in contract formation, financing projects, as well as in federal, state, and administrative litigation and arbitration. The practice group is led by experienced David Peden and Amy Wolfshohl. John Hawkins frequently assists in federal and state litigation and arbitration of design and construction matters. Sean McChristian delivers the full range of advice of design and construction projects, and David Salton has notable experience in commercial disputes, in international commercial arbitrations in particular. Allison Snyder departed in July 2023.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is adept at handling a broad range of international and domestic construction law matters, as well as litigation and arbitration mandates, assisting a range of clients such as owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, REITs, lenders and sureties drafting and negotiating construction contracts, design services contracts, and other construction-related contracts. Exemplifying this in particular are practice heads Erinn Contreras in San Francisco and Ira Schulman in New York. Other key names in New York are Cesar Pereira and Emily Anderson, who was promoted to partner in March 2023. In Del Mar, John Yacovelle represents clients in disputes and emphasizes energy, while Marisa Miller comfortably handles commercial litigation matters.