Weightmans’ construction team acts on complex, high-value, multi-party matters for a broad client base, including public bodies, private developers, contractors, consultants and insurers. The full-service practice is trusted by numerous insurance companies and regularly instructed by institutional clients, international corporations and regional businesses across the housebuilding, energy and specialist manufacturing sectors. Alan Ross advises on contract drafting and negotiation, while Natalie Keyes brings wide-ranging experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction work.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very responsive to requests, and the team has excellent knowledge of the topics we look to engage with them on, which are around contractual issues, terms and conditions, and compliance. They give practical guidance around complex legal issues to ensure we have a full understanding of potential risks.’
‘Natalie Keys responds quickly when I reach out to her and can always connect me with the best person to deal with my request if it is something outside of her area of expertise. Natalie and the rest of the team are very knowledgeable, and as they know our business well they can advise appropriately for our needs.’
‘Both team members I deal with are really helpful and provide great, comprehensive advice in a timely fashion. They use a combination of written and face to face correspondence which is really helpful. Both always summarise our position when we meet so that all attendees are on the same page.’
‘The turnaround of advice is always timely, and the individuals remain consistent, which helps with ongoing cases.’
'Weightmans have good construction knowledge as a team and performed well on recent issues we needed handling.'
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
Advised Sunderland City Council on the construction of a new flagship eye infirmary, including drafting and negotiating the building contract and associated documents.
Defending a £9m Technology and Construction Court claim over a collapsed acoustic barrier at a London site.
Acting as exclusive legal adviser to Constellia, supporting a wide range of construction projects across England and Wales under JCT, NEC3 and MF/1 contracts. Projects include university refurbishments, NHS works, road infrastructure and stadium redevelopment.
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
Richard Palmer; Alan Ross; Anne-Marie Knight; Tom Thurlow; Natalie Keyes