Construction

Our lawyers know what it is to be in your boots; some literally, after previous careers in building surveying. So we don’t sit on the fence.

Our advice is direct, perceptive and commercial, adding efficiency to any stage of a construction project.

Construction and building capabilities

• From procurement through the lifespan of building work and any disputes along the way, we make managing the risk more straightforward. Our expertise is fully scalable to your needs
• Whether it’s a high value, ground-breaking project or a routine construction matter, we’ll help you to deliver the results you want with confidence and ease
• From multi-national to local clients, we cover all aspects of commercial, industrial and residential development. This includes developers, main and sub-contractors, investors, public sector employers, and professionals such as engineers and architects. We have particular experience in the education, housing, healthcare, logistics, leisure and retail industries
• We’re equipped to deal with construction projects of any size – and on any front

Pre-contract: non-contentious construction

• Pulling together the procurement strategy and contractual relationships prior to building work
• Drafting and negotiating all forms of standard and bespoke building contracts, including consultants’ appointments, collateral warranties, performance bonds and parent company guarantees
• Going beyond pure contract drafting to cover strategic advice and risk management ensuring the protection of your commercial interests

Disputes: contentious construction

• Advising on a wide range of issues involving payment (interim and final account), defects, variations, delay and professional negligence
• As part of your project team, preventing many problems escalating into formal disputes by identifying commercially cost-effective solutions through alternative dispute resolution, for example, by negotiation and mediation
• A track record for successfully running arbitrations, adjudications and court proceedings, based on our multiple claims experience and user insights of the Business and Property Court

How we work with you
Our tailored advice is always cut to suit you – so it’s practical, responsive and down-to-earth. It’s also highly innovative and collaborative when it needs to be.

For many of our clients, we’ve fast become a trusted pair of hands cracking on with the smooth handling of work. Where there are obstacles in the way, we will robustly defend your interests and apply pressure to achieve the earliest and best resolution.

Our approach
Construction is a world of supply chain complexities and narrow profit margins. Our skill is helping you manage, avoid and resolve the contractual risks and issues that hamper commercial success. We stand in your corner, working with you and any other advisers to your team to achieve your goals.