The construction team at Mills & Reeve LLP is well-versed in advising across the spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular strength in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Additionally, the group is sought after by clients in the retail, hospitality and education sectors to assist with commercial development issues. Ian Hardman is very experienced in handling infrastructure projects; he co-heads the practice with Jody Kite, who specialises in contentious work. The practice was bolstered by the arrival of Eve Johnstone, Amy Johnson, and Abigail Bowers in March 2026.
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Key clients
- TJ Morris Limited (trading as Home Bargains)
- Cityheart Group
- Davos Group
- Vermont Group
- Dandara Group
- Nuvia (part of the Vinci Group)
- Walker Modular Limited
- Clarke Energy
- University of Salford
- London Metropolitan University
- Urban & Civic PLC
- University of East London
Work highlights
Advising Cityheart on its £100m Stopford Park development.
Acted for Nuvia in a successful £3m adjudication in connection with a nuclear decommissioning project at Dounreay, Scotland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ian Hardman; Jody Kite
Other key lawyers
Eve Johnstone; Amy Johnson; Abigail Bowers