Brabners advises on the full range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Under the leadership of Barry Goodall, the team acts for contractors, developers, retailers, landowners, and social housing providers in mandates. Goodall fields expertise in engineering, infrastructure and manufacturing-related work, while Eleanor Stirrett advises on student housing developments, city centre regeneration projects and infrastructure work, the latter also a core area of strength for Zoe Pond. Jennie Jones and Elspeth Christie are key practitioners to note. Adam Janson left the firm in April 2026.
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Testimonials
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- Barnaby Rees - an outstanding technical lawyer. Barry Goodall - a strategic thinker who is excellent with clients.
- Elspeth Christie is helpful, responsive, and super proactive. She’s a credit to Brabners.
- Great at contractual advice and advising on amendments and/or settlement agreements.
- Zoe Pond and Jennie Jones have taken the time and effort to understand our business and the nuances it contains within the market. They offer specific advice relevant to our business to aid us in making important decisions with confidence.
- I work with the construction team at Brabners. They have a very tailored, relevant, and hands-on approach with real-time responses and advice. There is no waiting around with these guys; they are efficient and prompt, and their work is to a high standard.
Key clients
- Mersey Docks and Harbour Limited
- Blue Machinery (Central) Limited
- Noble Projects Limited
- JLES Group Limited
- Peel Media Limited
- Carefoot plc
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Maritime Transport Limited
- Peel L&P Investments and Property Limited
- Muse Places
- Regenda
- Cube Homes
Work highlights
Acting as counsel to Leach Rhodes Walker Limited on an ongoing multi-party dispute.
Advising Muse on several large-scale town and city centre regeneration projects.
Providing ongoing assistance to Peel Ports Group in relation to two new contractor frameworks.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Barry Goodall
Other key lawyers
Elspeth Christie; Jennie Jones; Eleanor Stirrett; Zoe Pond