This 'thoroughbred' team of more than 30 experts combines quality and skill  recognised as 'a powerful player in the industry' according to Chambers 2009. Technical excellence is a given, but with backgrounds in the construction industry, including former architects, chartered surveyors and engineers, the team also boasts a commercial approach. Recognised as a leading individual, the 'very clever' 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 'most able and fair' 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.

Paul Green led a team advising E.ON on a 60-turbine, 180-megawatt and £325 million offshore wind farm. Believed to be the UK's biggest and one of the world's largest offshore schemes, it is just one example of the team's experience in this growing sector.

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. The team's experts are also on hand via RADAR (Risk, Analyse, Decide and Respond), Wragge & Co's fast online dispute resolution tool.

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, EOn, Foster Wheeler, Morgan Est, Royal London Asset Management, Goodman, Shepherd Construction, Morgan Ashurst, Waitrose/John Lewis, John Laing, London Borough of Croydon, Dudley MBC, Marks and Spencer, Interserve, British Airways, Cadbury plc, Castlemore Securities, Development Securities, Miller, ProLogis Developments, St Modwen Developments.

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