Construction

At Simmons & Simmons, our dedicated construction team offers comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of construction matters, both contentious and non-contentious. With deep sector expertise and a collaborative approach, we guide clients through every stage of the construction lifecycle, whether delivering complex projects or resolving high-stakes disputes. Our team combines technical know-how with commercial insight, ensuring our clients’ interests are protected in the UK and internationally.

Our construction team advises clients across the full spectrum of sectors, including residential, office, healthcare and life sciences, data centres and digital infrastructure, hotels, student accommodation, stadia, logistics, energy and critical infrastructure. This breadth of experience enables us to provide tailored, sector specific advice to meet the unique challenges and opportunities faced by our clients in each area.

In 2026, we were commended in The Times Best Law Firms and a number of team members are recognised and highly regarded by leading directories, including Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, reflecting our commitment to excellence and client service. To learn how we work with clients, see our video series, where we go behind the build visiting clients on site to gain insights into development projects.

Non-contentious construction

Our non-contentious construction team advises developers, funders, asset and investment managers, and end users on managing construction risk and delivering projects that achieve their commercial and sustainability goals.

Combining deep industry knowledge with legal expertise, our lawyers bring practical, commercially focused insight gained through prior careers in construction and regular engagement on site. We advise on every stage of the project lifecycle, helping clients to structure, negotiate and deliver contracts that manage risk effectively and support successful outcomes for some of the most complex and high-value developments in the UK and internationally.

We are at the forefront of legal and regulatory developments in the fast-evolving construction sector. The team has advised on first of a kind projects and plays a leading role in responding to major legislative changes, including the transformation of UK building safety laws and their impact on residential development. We provide strategic advice on mixed-use and high-rise residential schemes, as well as the growing “brown-to-green” trend in office refurbishments, helping clients to meet their ESG commitments while enhancing asset value and project deliverability.

“Highly experienced construction team which integrates very well as part of a the wider management team in delivering innovative and complex solutions for clients for some of London's largest and high profile construction projects.”

Legal 500, Construction: Non-contentious

Contentious construction

Our contentious construction team advises clients across the global construction and engineering sector on complex, high-value disputes at every level of the contractual chain. With a network of over 350 dispute resolution lawyers, including more than 50 qualified arbitrators across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are well placed to manage cross-border matters and multi-jurisdictional proceedings.

We offer sector-focused expertise in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation, and the recognition and enforcement of judgments and awards. Each team is tailored to the needs of the dispute, drawing on the skills of dual-qualified engineers, construction professionals, and practising adjudicators, mediators and arbitrators.

Our lawyers regularly act in the Technology and Construction Court as well as in domestic and international arbitrations. We handle the full spectrum of construction disputes, including defects, delay and disruption claims, payment issues, terminations, force majeure, and liquidated damages. The team is also recognised for its role in some of the industry’s largest and most complex international arbitrations, providing clients with strategic advice and practical solutions to achieve successful outcomes.

“They have a very specialist team of dispute lawyers and high levels of partner involvement, which makes them a formidable choice when selecting legal representation.”

Chambers and Partners, Construction: Contentious