Our services include drafting and negotiating construction contracts, advising on project delivery methods, and managing claims. We help clients implement risk‑management strategies, integrated project delivery and technology such as Building Information Modelling (BIM). When disputes arise, we represent clients in adjudication, mediation, arbitration or court.
Our expertise covers all stages of construction and development projects. We advise on procurement routes, including traditional, design‑and‑build, construction management and management contracting. We assist with selecting and tailoring contract forms such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC and negotiate bespoke amendments to allocate risk appropriately. We draft and negotiate professional appointments, performance bonds, guarantees, parent company guarantees, collateral warranties and third‑party rights schedules. We help obtain planning permissions and building regulation approvals and advise on health and safety and environmental requirements. Our team assists with payment issues, including issuing and responding to payment notices, pay less notices and adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act. We counsel on delay and disruption claims, defects liability, variation orders and termination. We also advise on insurance coverage, including public liability, professional indemnity and latent defect policies. When disputes arise, we guide clients through adjudication, mediation, arbitration or litigation, working with experts and counsel to achieve swift resolution. We also provide training on contract administration, risk management and changes in construction law.
By addressing risks early and using clear contractual terms, clients avoid delays and cost overruns. Our guidance on collaborative delivery models and dispute‑resolution options keeps projects on track and preserves business relationships.
Proactive procurement and clear contract terms help prevent disputes and allocate risk fairly, avoiding surprises during the build. Our advice on risk management and insurance gives clients confidence that they are protected against unforeseen events. By obtaining planning and regulatory approvals early, projects can proceed without costly interruptions. Our training empowers project teams to administer contracts properly, reducing the risk of payment disputes and delays. When disputes arise, using adjudication or mediation can provide quick, cost‑effective resolution, allowing work to continue. Ultimately, our involvement helps deliver projects on time, on budget and to specification, protecting your reputation and profitability.
We understand the technical and legal aspects of construction and tailor advice to your project’s size and complexity. Our multidisciplinary team ensures issues are addressed proactively.
Our construction team includes specialists with backgrounds in engineering and surveying as well as law. We have advised developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and financiers on projects ranging from residential schemes to large‑scale commercial, infrastructure and industrial developments. We stay abreast of changes in legislation, standard forms and case law and provide regular updates to clients. Our collaborative approach brings together lawyers from planning, environmental, property, finance and dispute‑resolution disciplines to deliver a seamless service. We are known for our pragmatic, commercially focused advice and our ability to resolve disputes swiftly. Clients appreciate our attention to detail, our ability to anticipate issues and our dedication to helping projects succeed.
