Construction

Specialist construction lawyers advising on procurement, risk and disputes for large, complex projects worldwide

Full-service construction lawyers

Our first-class construction lawyers operate across our global office network based around five core hubs: London, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Middle East.

We act for many of the largest international construction companies, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects in the energy and transport sectors. Working collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions we provide a dependable and responsive service, irrespective of where the project is based.

Market leading position

Our integrated team works across all aspects of construction law, providing advice on contract documents, navigating problems during the lifecycle of a project, as well as handling formal disputes.

We are recognised for our depth of knowledge and industry expertise, deemed as market leaders by the independent directories Chambers and The Legal 500.

Offshore Construction

Offshore Wind

Tunnelling

Michael Sergeant

Partner, Head of Construction

Market recognition

Band 2: Real Estate: Construction: Contentious

Legal 500 London 2026

Band 3: Real Estate: Construction: Non-Contentious

Legal 500 London 2026

Band 3: Construction

Chambers & Partners Global: Multi-Jurisdictional 2026

Band 3: Construction: International Arbitration

Chambers & Partners UK-wide 2026

What the market says

A fantastic team. They almost work intuitively because there’s mutual trust and respect. Dynamic and lively. Really enjoyable to work with.

Legal 500 London 2026 – Real Estate: Construction: Contentious

Strong team in the construction sector. They have good experience in the infrastructure and energy sectors in relation to construction.

Legal 500 London 2026 – Real Estate: Construction: Contentious

The team is very knowledgeable about our company, the industry and our clients, and provides relevant advice in relation to whatever matter we bring to them. They are excellent communicators and are able to easily take a lot of information and dispel it into an accurate summary.

Legal 500 London 2026 – Real Estate: Construction: Non-Contentious

HFW have an acute understanding of the sector and the key business drivers and commercial factors that influence decision-making. The team provide succinct, actionable advice within short timeframes.

Chambers & Partners Australia 2026 – Construction