Squire Patton Boggs' construction group has been increasingly active in the North West. The team has been kept busy handling large-scale infrastructure and development schemes, contractual work, and procurement issues. Practice co-head Julian Scott has an excellent reputation for assisting with battery storage and gas peaking projects, often supporting clients with EPC, O&M and funding packages. Practice co-head Paul O’Kane, who joined the department in May 2025, is sought after for his solid track record in advising on development schemes. Charlotte Higham is a key contact for clients in the living, life sciences and transport sectors. Amy Scott and Claire Parker are names to note.
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- Julian Scott gives clear and concise advice to us, which means we can make effective commercial judgments on risk.
Key clients
- Bruntwood / Bruntwood Scitech
- Platform_
- Alumno Developments
- Muse
- Capital & Centric
- Colewater House
- Relentless
- St Francis Group
- Mansion Group Holdings
Work highlights
Advising Bruntwood SciTech on the construction aspects of a £1.7bn regeneration project in Manchester.
Advising Platform_ on the construction aspects of build-to-rent developments across the UK.
Advising Colewater House on the development, funding and construction aspects of its major Trafford Wharf scheme, a £200m mixed‑use project.
Lawyers
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Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Amy Scott
Practice head
Paul O’Kane; Julian Scott
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Higham; Amy Scott; Claire Parker