Weightmans advises a wide range of clients, including public bodies, developers and contractors, on complex, multi-party and high-value construction matters with national and international reach. Alan Ross leads on major projects and complex negotiations, while Natalie Keyes advises across contentious and non-contentious mandates, with particular expertise in adjudications and TCC proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- Very informative, nothing is too much trouble, and they are also very approachable and available to discuss matters over the phone, which is very useful.
- Very pleasant team to work with and highly knowledgeable in each area of law required. It is a pleasure to work with them. Billing is accurate and very straightforward too.
- The team that we engage with at Weightmans is made up of experts in construction.
- Knowledge of Construction Industry Contracts
- Natalie Keys deserves a big mention.
- Natalie Keyes and Tom Collins have been very good the technical knowledge has been invaluable. The construction-based technical points wrapped in law have been impressive!
Key clients
- Hamilton Underwriting Limited
- Tokio Marine HCC
- C.N.A Hardy Underwriting
- Hiscox Underwriting Limited
- Camberford Underwriting
- Sunderland City Council
- University of Cumbria
- Daikin Applied UK
- Wain Homes Group
- Meldrum Construction Services
- Rubb Buildings
- Halsion Limited
Work highlights
Advising Constellia on a range of construction projects across England and Wales under JCT and NEC contracts, including higher education redevelopments, NHS refurbishment works, local authority infrastructure schemes and solar PV projects, alongside associated pre-construction agreements, letters of intent and consultant appointments.
Advising Middlesbrough Borough Council on five construction projects, including preparing building contracts and ancillary documents for an employment hub, a new access road at Newham Hall, school works, and the development of a new community and sports centre.
Advising Gramm Barrier Systems on the defence of a Technology and Construction Court claim relating to the partial collapse of an acoustic barrier, involving complex issues of contractual interpretation, design liability, causation and duty to warn, with the claim valued at up to £9m and resolved in early 2025.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Alan Ross; Natalie Keyes