Your challenges
We don’t have to tell you that the construction industry is highly complex. As well as the pressures of time and budget, you need to deal with many different areas of the law, all of which can derail your projects if not handled correctly. At a time of economic uncertainty, you want to rely on advisers who can handle this complexity so that you can focus on effective delivery.
Achieving your ambitions
You can trust us for all aspects of construction and engineering advice. We offer you many years of collective experience and a full appreciation of the issues you face. From drafting contracts to conducting adjudications, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
We are always looking to find quicker, better and more economical ways of doing things for you. Our focus is on anticipating problems so that you don’t get entangled in frustrating disputes. We’re upfront about costs and timescales, so you can plan ahead with confidence.
The strength you need
You can rely on a team that includes some of the leading individuals in construction and engineering law. With four partners and a large team of other dedicated lawyers, we act for a wide range of clients, including contractors, developers, local authorities, NHS trusts, educational institutions, consultants and banks.
Our experience includes day-to-day involvement in both large-scale civil engineering projects and petro-chemical and offshore works relating to the oil and gas industry. We also work closely with the PFI and projects team to provide you with a complete service.
Lawyers you can trust
We are recognised in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500 as one of the leading construction practices in the UK. We have been described as “the number-one choice for a variety of clients” and “’formidable operators’ who ‘possess a remarkable depth in all things construction'".
"At the 'excellent and responsive' Mills & Reeve LLP, Ed Callaghan and Ron Plascow are 'cost effective, tenacious and good at finding novel solutions'. Mills & Reeve LLP has the 'top-class' Martino Giaquinto for construction disputes, and Stuart Pemble on the non-contentious side, who is noted for his ‘pragmatic advice’." (Legal 500)
Mills & Reeve LLP delivers a ‘first-class City service at a regional price’. Ron Plascow and contentious specialist Ed Callaghan ‘never fail to impress’; and Stuart Thompson ‘provides sound advice and excellent service’. (Legal 500)
"The Cambridge team's reputation has grown thanks to its cost-effective advice and attentive service. The Midlands construction team at Mills & Reeve impresses in the health sector, and also continues to act for significant contractor and developer clients." (Chambers UK)
"The construction team at Mills & Reeve is based in the firm's London, Birmingham and Cambridge offices. This allows the team to provide local advice on projects across the UK, with areas such as health and higher education being particular areas of expertise. The group has coupled successes on contractual instructions with an expertise in contentious construction disputes, providing a rounded service to clients." (Chambers UK)