Business Details
Expert Legal Services for Construction and Insurance Sectors
Beale & Co & Co has over 180 years of experience delivering specialist legal advice to the construction, engineering, infrastructure, and insurance sectors. Founded in 1838, our firm combines deep industry expertise with a Partner-led approach to ensure quality control and tailored client service. With over 120 lawyers across offices in London, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Dubai, and Toronto, we provide innovative legal solutions for domestic and international projects. Our lawyers possess unrivalled sector-specific knowledge, enabling us to navigate complex technical issues and implement strategic solutions that achieve successful outcomes. We maintain tight communication lines to ensure agility, delivering high-quality, cost-efficient services from briefing to resolution.Recognised in Legal 500 rankings across multiple offices, we uphold a reputation for excellence in adjudication, corporate and commercial law, disputes, insurance claims, and regulatory compliance. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, with Partners taking full responsibility for case supervision while leveraging the competency of our legal teams. This commitment to excellence has allowed us to thrive in response to growing demand over the past 25 years, maintaining our position as a trusted advisor in specialist legal fields.
Services
Construction Law
Insurance Claims
Corporate Commercial
Dispute Resolution
Regulatory Compliance
International Arbitration
Product Recall
Health and Safety
Procurement Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 180 years of experience in specialist legal sectors
- Our Partner-led approach ensures quality control and strategic oversight
- We operate across six international offices with sector-specific expertise
- Recognised as leading firm in Legal 500 UK 2026 across multiple offices
- We combine technical legal knowledge with commercial understanding of industries
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
What people say
Excellent explanation of the law
High-quality specialist advice
Successfully acting for clients
Innovative international service
Sector-specific expertise
Services
Construction Law
We provide specialist legal advice for construction projects worldwide. Our expertise covers contracts, disputes, health and safety, and regulatory compliance. With over 50 years of sector experience, we handle prestigious domestic and international projects, offering strategic solutions tailored to construction industry needs.
Insurance Claims
Our insurance law specialists handle claims across construction all risk, professional indemnity, and product recall sectors. We provide policy drafting, coverage advice, and dispute resolution services, leveraging deep market understanding to protect insurer interests in complex international cases.
Corporate Commercial
We advise on corporate transactions, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters for construction and insurance clients. Our services include mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and compliance frameworks, combining legal expertise with industry-specific commercial insights to deliver practical business solutions.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles adjudication, arbitration, and litigation for construction and insurance sectors. With expertise in international arbitration and complex claims, we focus on achieving commercial outcomes through strategic legal representation in high-value disputes.
Regulatory Compliance
We provide comprehensive regulatory advice covering health and safety, environmental law, and procurement regulations. Our services include compliance frameworks, enforcement defense, and policy drafting to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes in construction and insurance sectors.
People
Sheena Sood
Senior Partner
Senior Partner in London with extensive experience in construction and insurance law. Leads complex legal cases with strategic oversight, ensuring high-quality client service and successful outcomes through her deep sector knowledge.
Joe Eizenberg
Partner
Partner in Bristol specialising in construction law. Provides expert legal advice on major projects, combining technical knowledge with commercial awareness to deliver practical solutions for clients in the construction sector.
Claire Miller
Partner
Partner in Dubai with expertise in insurance law. Leads the Middle East office, providing specialist legal advice on insurance claims and regulatory matters, with a focus on international client representation.
Killian Dorney
Partner
Partner in Dublin advising on construction and insurance law. Brings significant experience in dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, serving clients across Ireland and internationally with tailored legal solutions.
Lindsay Ogunyemi
Partner
Partner in Glasgow with expertise in construction law. Provides strategic legal advice to clients in Scotland and internationally, focusing on project advisory and dispute resolution matters with commercial effectiveness.
Questions
What specialist legal services do you offer?
We specialise in construction, engineering, infrastructure, and insurance law, covering adjudication, corporate and commercial matters, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and international arbitration.
In which regions do you operate?
We have offices in London, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Dubai, and Toronto, serving clients across Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Canada, and The Americas.
How long have you been in business?
We have over 180 years of experience, having been founded in 1838, with specialist legal expertise in construction and insurance sectors.
Are you recognised in legal directories?
Yes, we are ranked in Legal 500 UK 2026 as a leading firm across our London, Bristol, and Glasgow offices.
What is your approach to client service?
We use a Partner-led approach with tight communication lines, ensuring quality control, strategic oversight, and cost-efficient end-to-end legal services tailored to client needs.
