Acuity’s Construction team is renowned for its breadth of expertise across the full life cycle of construction projects, from feasibility to completion. The team has successfully undertaken a wide range of projects across sectors, from healthcare to higher education, and from manufacturing to residential property.
The department addresses the challenges facing today’s construction industry. Team members pride themselves on taking complex ideas from proposal to practical completion, while handling all aspects of a project from acquisition and planning to construction and leasing, including both contentious and non-contentious issues.
We have consistently engaged in high-profile work, ranging from complex infrastructure developments to large city-centre regeneration schemes. The team has a particularly strong reputation for major development work and has worked on a wealth of high-profile and innovative projects, delivering new models of city-centre living, commerce, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
On the contentious side, our team manages disputes related to prominent projects and marquee developments across the United Kingdom. Our litigation portfolio spans residential developments, mixed-use office space, retail, commercial developments, industrial developments, residential and historic monuments. Our clients include social housing providers, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and construction professionals.
- The Construction Team is ranked Band 2 by Chambers and Partners
- The Construction Team is ranked Tier 2 in The Legal 500
“They have always dealt with all contract matters in a competent and robust way, no matter how sophisticated or complex.”
“They always respond proactively to any and all challenges, and have a can-do attitude.”
“The team is a great mix of experienced and young lawyers – the young lawyers being encouraged under a watchful eye to engage directly with the client.”
“They take the time to understand the practical detail of construction developments, to ensure the contracts reflect the required outcome. They work in a collaborative way with all stakeholders.”
“The team at Acuity Law is always quick to respond and provide easy explanations to complex questions.”
“The firm grasps client requirements and conveys the legal/contractual procedures clearly and effectively.”
“I have always found the staff to be very commercial and knowledgeable. They take time to listen and have a good understanding of the business and how it likes to act.”
“The team is well balanced and proactive. They are clear communicators and happy to go the extra step such as by reaching out to third parties to explain terms and resolve misunderstandings.”
