Construction Law

Our Construction team boasts a wealth of knowledge of construction law and the industry. This enables us to provide an expert client-focused service.

How we can help

We provide a full construction law service for clients and understand the requirements of the range of parties involved in the construction process, including banks, developers, employers, consultants and insurers.

We can help you structure your contractual arrangements to reflect your aims and the requirements of your project, using either bespoke or standard forms, and taking care to reflect your risk profile. 

We also advise developers and construction companies facing regulatory action from the Health and Safety Executive, the Environment Agency and local authorities.

Our experience and expertise

Our team of lawyers have significant experience gained in large City firms which means we can offer a first-class service and expertise, but without the City fees. Our fee structure is flexible, cost effective and tailored to your requirements.

We have specific sector-based expertise gained as a result of our ongoing involvement with industries including healthcare, farming, care, education, charities, construction, manufacturing, waste and transport.

Our service runs from project inception to completion, including:

• Construction and engineering contracts and documentation
• Securing land and plot purchase
• Financing for construction projects and related property acquisitions
• Dispute avoidance and dispute resolution, including disputes arising through construction phase
• Health and safety investigations and prosecutions
• Town and country planning
• Environmental issues
• Land Registry work

Avoiding and dealing with disputes

We help avoid disputes by providing commercial advice from the start. Where they are unavoidable, we thoroughly understand the construction industry and can work alongside you to resolve them, utilising the most practical and cost effective means.

Where a dispute cannot be resolved by negotiation, we are highly experienced at representing our clients in all forms of dispute resolution including adjudication, arbitration, court proceedings, mediation and expert determination.

We will advise you on the best form of dispute resolution for your particular situation and give you comprehensive assistance with the preparation of all types of claim.

Find out more about how we can support you with a construction dispute.