Hammond Suddards Edge’s Manchester office has just signed off one of its largest deals after advising longstanding client United Utilities on the creation of three joint venture companies.

Under the agreements, the majority of northwest construction work carried out by United Utilities will be handled by three newly-formed joint venture companies: Galliford Costain, the HMB Alliance and KMI Water. Each agreement, operational for a three-year period, is estimated to be worth around £250m.