Employment and Labour Law
United Kingdom
18 August 2025
Acting for a range of residential, commercial, and public sector developers, Winckworth Sherwood LLP is adept at handling the full range of non-contentious construction mandates. The team is led by Eleanor Kilminster, whose practice focuses on acting for contractors, developers, and local authorities on large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. Charis Beverton has amassed considerable experience advising on building and fire safety issues, while Alexandra Reid regularly handles construction contract preparation and negotiations.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Greg Carter is particularly adept at foreseeing and avoiding problems.’
'Commercially focused advice across the full development lifecycle, from procurement and contract drafting to risk management and project delivery.'
'Many team members bring real-world construction experience, making their guidance both legally robust and operationally effective.'
'Deep sector understanding.'
Key clients
- Wates Residential Limited and Wates Construction Limited
- Thrive Homes Limited
- Fairview
- Railpen
- MADE
- Criterion Capital
- Sempra Homes
- Basildon Council
- Major Housing Limited
- Danehurst
- ReSI Homes Limited
- Stellar Cambridge Limited
Work highlights
Advising NHG, the lead developer regenerating the Aylesbury Estate in Southwark.
Advising Barratt Redrow in connection with a series of joint ventures it is undertaking through a number of LLPs with Places for London.
Advising Sainsbury’s Supermarkets on agreements for lease for a programme of works to be carried out to its convenience stores at various locations prior to a number of leases being granted.
Practice head
Eleanor Kilminster
Other key lawyers
Charis Beverton; Alexandra Reid; Greg Carter