Weightmans LLP’s construction team, led by Tom Collins, is recognised for its comprehensive expertise spanning procurement strategy, risk allocation, and detailed contract review. The group is also increasingly active in contentious matters, particularly those involving Building Safety Act issues and insurer-led disputes. Colette Morgan-Ford plays a central role, advising employers, contractors, and consultants through adjudication, litigation, and international arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very friendly firm with a lot of expertise in the sector. They go above and beyond and make your client experience very meaningful.’
- ‘Weightmans' construction team provides technically excellent advice on a wide range of construction disputes. The team benefits from inter-office working, enabling the firm to draw together the relevant experts from across its network of offices.’
- ‘Tom Collins provides focused and technically excellent advice underscored by commercial realism and pragmatism.’
- ‘Tom Collins is a genuine expert with a big-ticket domestic construction practice.’
- ‘The team are great. We have two consistent lawyers who offer timely advice. Their knowledge of their subject matter is excellent. The structure of meetings is good. Summaries are provided to ensure everyone is on the same page.’
Key clients
- Watkin Jones & Son
- Rubb Building
- Clarion Housing Group
- Liverpool City Council
- Sefton MBC
- University of Cumbria
- Oxford Direct Services
- Calderdale College Corporation
- University of Cumbria
- Queen Mary University of London
- Flintshire County Council
- CAR Construction North East
Work highlights
Advising the Carbon and Energy Fund on the drafting of a contract with an NHS Trust.
Acting for a main contractor on terms and conditions for multi-million pound residential projects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Tom Collins
Other key lawyers
Colette Morgan-Ford; Mike Grant; Alex Marler; Pamela Freeland; Karen Elder