Steven James > Burges Salmon LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Praised for its ‘good strength and depth’, Burges Salmon LLP‘s construction and engineering team is involved in a number of high-value mandates nationally. In particular, the practice stands out for its involvement in large infrastructure and energy sector projects, alongside its broader offering that ranges from utilities and housing work to hotel and leisure mandates. The team is based in Bristol and is led by Steven James who has a strong track record in nuclear and renewables projects, as well as real estate and transport work. Richard Adams leads the contentious side of the construction practice, while Lloyd James has particular expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure matters. Jessica Evans has ‘brilliant knowledge of the sector’, regularly supporting on complex construction disputes, and James Horton is praised for his ‘flexible approach which can bring a new angle on risk allocation’.

Focusing on built environment projects in the public sector, the ‘very knowledgeable’ team at Burges Salmon LLP is led by Steven James , leading on multi-lot procurement and contract law in the public sector. The practice is also regularly instructed to advise on large residential urban expansion projects. Lloyd James leads on project expansion and EPC contracts in the energy sector, while James Horton advises joint ventures on major domestic energy transition projects. Katy Wall and Nia Stewart are other key members of the team advising on offshore wind projects and contract renewals.

Boasting ‘special expertise in large energy projects’, the team at Burges Salmon LLP is well equipped to handle a wide range of related cross-border disputes and litigations in the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors. The team is also noted for its experience in building safety-related matters, particularly relating to large real residential developments. Steven James leads the team from Bristol, assisted by Richard Adams. Jessica Evans is a key name in the London team.