Construction law

We provide expert and experienced legal advice and representation in all areas of construction law. Our lawyers are experienced in advising on the risks in construction projects at all stages.

We draft, review and advise on all types of construction agreements and troubleshoot and resolve disputes if they arise.

We give clear, no-nonsense advice and are an excellent and reliable option in terms of cost.

Our construction experience and services

• Procurement advice - we assist with strategy, analysis, and allocation of risks, including design liability, delays, errors in documents, and change management.

• Construction contracts - drafting, review and negotiation of contracts including development agreements, sub-contracts, collateral warranties and performance bonds.

• Development - including deal structure, land acquisition, project finance and construction obligations contained in forward funding agreements.

• Regulatory compliance - advice, compliance, risk allocation and mitigation for Construction Design, Health & Safety, Building Safety, Environmental and Planning laws and regulations.

• Construction dispute resolution - whether through negotiation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation or litigation.

Recent client instructions

• Cladding defects adjudication - advising a property developer client, as referring party, in an adjudication claiming c.£1m in costs and damages arising from defects, caused by poor design and/or workmanship, in the façade of higher-risk buildings.

• Redevelopment of a shopping centre - advising the main contractor on a design and build contract for the redevelopment of a vacant 50,000 sq ft anchor store and its development into several smaller units.

• Residential development project - advising a privately owned construction and development company on the negotiation and finalisation of project documents for a multi-unit residential scheme in London