Legal advice and services for contractors

Construction contractors face unique legal challenges and risks in today's complex building environment.

Our specialist construction law team provides practical, commercial solutions that protect your business while maintaining vital industry relationships. We understand contractors need swift, practical advice that considers site realities, cash flow demands, and project timelines.

Managing contract chain issues and risks

We help balance your contractual obligations up and down the supply chain while protecting your commercial interests.

Our experience in regularly dealing with the biggest contractors and developers is vital for contractor clients in negotiating fair terms, challenging onerous conditions, and ensuring payment security. We know which points to push on and how the other party and it's lawyers are likely to approach issues..

Legal protection for contractors

Late payment and retention issues can cripple contractors especially where any delays are out of your control.

We anticipate the issues when negotiating contractual terms including variation and delay issues, checking contract terms in the chain for gaps or risks and protections against insolvency risks.

Where disputes arise we represent contractor clients with payment notice compliance, adjudication proceedings, and retention recovery, ensuring your cash flow is protected.

We provide practical advice on variations, extensions of time, and loss and expense claims. Our support helps maintain program compliance while protecting your commercial position when changes occur.