Praised for its ‘good strength and depth’, Burges Salmon LLP’s construction and engineering team is involved in a number of high-value mandates nationally. In particular, the practice stands out for its involvement in large infrastructure and energy sector projects, alongside its broader offering that ranges from utilities and housing work to hotel and leisure mandates. The team is based in Bristol and is led by Steven James who has a strong track record in nuclear and renewables projects, as well as real estate and transport work. Richard Adams leads the contentious side of the construction practice, while Lloyd James has particular expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure matters. Jessica Evans has ‘brilliant knowledge of the sector’, regularly supporting on complex construction disputes, and James Horton is praised for his ’flexible approach which can bring a new angle on risk allocation’.
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‘I work regularly with the team at Burges Salmon. They are excellent and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jessica Evans is a fantastic lawyer - brilliant knowledge of the sector and always easy to deal with. She works well with clients and is always there to help.'
‘The team is very commercial and pragmatic; they understand how projects work on the ground and tailor their advice accordingly.’
‘The business is extremely proactive, incredibly knowledgeable, very approachable and a pleasure to work with. They have a very clear logic that they apply to extremely complex problems.'
‘Richard Adams is extremely committed, always polite and very well structured in his logic and planning.'
‘Good strength and depth with a wide spread of expertise. Good, practical, strategic advice at partner level.’
‘Richard Adams - Gives practical advice to give a good bang for your buck. James Horton - flexible approach which can bring a new angle on risk allocation. Steven James - draws on a depth of experience to come to practical solutions.’
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
Steven James
Other key lawyers
Richard Adams; Lloyd James; Jessica Evans; James Horton; Nia Stewart; Tom Weld