Construction
United Kingdom
29 August 2025
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner handles a wide range of mandates arising from the real estate, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The practice regularly supports clients across High Court proceedings, adjudications, and arbitrations. Practice head Shy Jackson is an authority on domestic high-end real estate developments and international infrastructure projects. James Clarke brings experience on a number of adjudications and international arbitrations, while PFI disputes and building safety work are key areas of focus for Jennifer Varley.
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Testimonials
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‘Size and depth of team and cross topic knowledge. Ability to utilise global workforce and approved associates to expedite document drafting and advice turnaround.’
‘Highly respected in their field and work with a broad client base to help increase exposure to more unusual and challenging fields to aid knowledge and improve advice.'
'An ability to ask targeted questions to understand the full challenge/problem being asked about and deliver on what the client wants and in the timescales demanded.’
‘Extremely strong expertise and well regarded across the sector.’
‘Jennifer Varley is a standout partner - deep technical expertise paired with real commercial understanding. Innovative, thoughtful, and absolutely engaged.’
'James Clarke is our go-to trusted advisor for construction disputes - his calm and considered advice has been invaluable in navigating business-critical, high-value contentious building contract issues.'
'Great knowledge within the team of construction disputes.'
'James Clarke - good all-round application of the law to disputes.'
'Shy Jackson - great industry and academic knowledge.'
'Jennifer Varley - composed and assured.'
Practice head
Shy Jackson
Other key lawyers
James Clarke; Jennifer Varley