‘The Addleshaw team is very pragmatic and user friendly. They try to solve problems and provide end-to-end support on a construction project. They can take a commercial view. They also provide very dedicated support.’

‘John Emerton is a brilliant lawyer and strategist.’

‘Ally Mackenzie provided exceptional support to us and should be noted for his dedication, pragmatism and can-do approach.’

‘James Reynolds provides an excellent level of service, dealing with complex matters which are of significant importance to our business.’

‘Walker Morris has a first-class construction practice, which holds its own against any city-based or nationwide firm. It has excellent partners with a strong commercial, and practical grasp and real strength in depth in associates.’ 

‘Paul Hargreaves is a force of nature. A tireless work ethic, a keen sense of justice and his considerable acumen as a litigator make him a man you want on your side. Martin Scott is another fearsome partner. He combines huge experience, unrivalled tactical nous and a true commitment to the cause.’ 

‘The team at Walker Morris are affable, which makes clients feel comfortable. This approach is underpinned with excellent legal knowledge that is provided in a very grounded way. They align with our values.’ 

‘Carly Thorpe is our main contact. She is simply amazing. Very approachable and works in a collaborative manner. Carly devises great strategies and her ability to respond efficiently is to be applauded.’ 

‘Hayley Hayes and Tom Peel are first and foremost great people. They genuinely care about their profession, and are always on hand to offer advice or help. They are provide an invaluable service to our business and are my first port of call.’ 

‘Daniel Lyons provides an exceptional service, always considering the commercial and practical aspects in any legal advice provided. I would recommend Dan to any client needing a strong construction lawyer.’ 

‘Alastair Robertson was leading the construction team on behalf of Walker Morris. He was pragmatic and grasped the commercial challenges for the developer early on, made the transaction relatively smooth, co-ordination was particularly strong and the wider team were very supportive and reacted quickly to any issues or client requests.’ 

‘Jules Harbage is exceptionally good with clients and getting to grips with complicated technical issues.  He gives fantastic and pragmatic advice.’ 

‘Barton Legal provides a truly personal service due to its boutique size and the people are top quality.’

‘There is a level of personal service from Bill Barton and the team which is unrivalled in other regional and indeed national firms. When you give Bill a job to do, he is hands on and sees it through for the client. This instills great confidence. Bill also has an excellent team of young lawyers working with him and they are switched on. They are a small but niche firm and represent good value for money for SMEs who get a first-class service.’

‘Bill Barton runs an efficient construction practice with an international reach.’

‘The team is built around Bill Barton, who has comprehensive experience of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Bill is a worthy litigator and handles matters himself which is refreshing. Despite his seniority, he maintains close involvement in all of his matters.’

‘Bill Barton has good knowledge how to handle construction claims and adjudications.’

‘The team is personable, professional and very practical in its approach. Technical knowledge and skills are sound and a highly professional service is delivered in an approachable and intelligible manner.’

‘The practice specialises in construction and property work, and the team are genuine specialists. I haven’t yet asked a question that they can’t answer.’

‘Bill Barton is a highly competent, but practical and personable partner. He earns trust quickly and his approach is always reliable and reassuring. Bill uses plain English, which creates great clarity, even when dealing with technical and complex issues. He is practical, always considering the wider picture and taking a pragmatic approach to any issues at hand.’

‘The team at Eversheds are confident, knowledgeable and proactive in the legal support they provide. They have advised on contracts across Europe and navigate the local nuances well.’

‘Joshua Curry provided excellent advice and support to us on a new property lease. Joshua was approachable and knowledgeable throughout, providing pragmatic advice and operating in a very client-centric way that not only put our interests first, but also gave us confidence in his actions and decision making.’

‘The team are very dedicated and responsive.’

‘I would recommend Jo Hatton-Jones and Sarah Maylor for their attention to detail and understanding of client requirements.’

‘Very fast acting and attentive to our work requests. Have strength in depth and strong all-round construction and contract-related knowledge.’

‘Bevan Brittan are an absolute machine in turning around high-stake work under time pressure.’

‘Judith Hopper is an extremely hands-on partner, who gets fully involved with all her cases. Clients love her as she is highly organised and intelligent.’

‘The team has experience in construction matters for local governments and acts on many PFI/PPP projects, involving ongoing commercial issues together with disputes.’

‘Sarah Wilson and her team were fantastic. I have worked with Sarah for over ten years. She is polite, professional and a great communicator.’

‘Niamh Batterton is professional, proactive, effective, pragmatic and commercially astute.’

‘The team are highly knowledgeable and personable. Clients are handled with care, the team understands political challenges that public sector clients work within. Always able to drive to the goal and strategise effectively to manoeuvre the other side.’

‘Judith Hopper is brilliant. She has exceptional judgement, achieves fantastic results and has great commercial acumen.’

‘A very supportive team, who are responsive and creative. They have an excellent commercial understanding that supports business and builds relationships. Billing is reasonable and they work hard to have a good working relationship with us.’

‘At partner level, I have worked closely with Rachael Yates. She has extraordinary attention to detail and whilst managing multiple matters, knows so much about her clients’ businesses that she can turn herself to emerging issues in seconds. She is sharp, intelligent and committed to her clients.’

‘Marie Mulligan is extremely engaged and communicative. Marie has been supporting our business’s non-contentious requirements and has gained understanding of our business and needs. She is available to support us when required and is very helpful in taking up initiative and suggesting solutions where appropriate.’

‘A construction practice with deep industry knowledge and  collaborative approach when engaging and negotiating with their counterparts, helps ensure a commercial and practical focus to transactions so that deals get done.’

‘Rick Atha is a highly experienced practitioner. Works collaboratively with others on transactions to achieve solutions for his clients and to get their deals done. Always available and user friendly.’

‘The team is very approachable and offers clear advice.’

‘Depth of knowledge on construction contracts and providing bespoke solutions to complex issues.’

‘Friendly and accessible with good commercial knowledge of the industry.’

‘Phil Morrison has great depth of experience in construction and PFI projects.’