The team at Burges Salmon LLP advises clients on contentious construction matters including renewable energy projects, building safety related disputes, and PFI disputes. Jessica Evans leads the practice and has strong expertise handling litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation. Evans is joined by Gregor Hayworth, who advises on renewable energy project disputes. In August 2025, former practice head Richard Adams departed the firm.
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- Good strength in depth and willing to invest the time to get to know our business, our processes, and our approach to different risks.
- Jessica Evans is an excellent lawyer who demonstrates strong legal and industry knowledge, offering excellent client service. Tom Morrish is highly responsive and highly organised. He gets to the crux of the matter very effectively and is very user-friendly.
- Burges Salmon has strong strength in depth throughout the Construction team. They are highly responsive and knowledgeable.
- Very collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Clearly works enormously well across several geographical locations.
Practice head
Jessica Evans
Other key lawyers
Gregor Hayworth