This team of more than 30 experts combines quality and skill. According to Chambers UK 2012, its "leading expertise in the sector attracts clients from all areas of the construction industry".

Technical excellence is a given, but with backgrounds in the construction industry, including former chartered surveyors, the team also boasts a commercial approach. Recognised as a leading individual, the "very switched on" (Legal 500 2011) Michael O'Shea enjoys strong relationships with some of the industry's most significant players.

Acting for developers, employers, funds, end users and contractors on a wide range of projects, the team offers help at every stage of the development process, from project conception and choice of procurement, through to the tender process and letting of the construction documentation.

Noted for having "an impeccable knowledge of construction contracts", Richard Green leads a team of dedicated non-contentious experts recognised for its commerciality and understanding of the market-place.

In the unfortunate event of a dispute, contentious construction experts "first-class litigator" Simon Baylis and "intellectually second to none" (Chambers UK 2012) Ashley Pigott are fast, responsible and flexible in their approach to providing legal advice on project issues. The team's Construction Projects service also offers tailored advice over the lifecycle of specific high-risk construction projects.

When speed is of the essence, the team operates a 'hot line' telephone service to provide clients with direct access to legal advice from team members who are familiar with their projects.

Through involvement with bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Society of Construction Law and the Technology and Construction Solicitors' Association, and contributions to leading professional publications, the team are thought leaders on the latest issues.

Clients include AMEC, Balfour Beatty, Black & Veatch, Vodafone, E.ON, Royal London Asset Management, Goodman, Shepherd Construction, Waitrose/John Lewis, John Laing, London Borough of Croydon, Dudley MBC, British Airways, Cadbury plc, Development Securities, Miller, ProLogis Developments, St Modwen Developments, Wates and Morgan Sindall, Jacobs, May Gurney, Tarmac and Lend Lease.

For more on construction and engineering contact Michael O'Shea (michael_o'shea@wragge.com).