Drafting new standard framework agreements and call-off contracts setting out the terms and conditions under which each of a house-builder’s panels of subcontractors and sub-consultants will be engaged, including the management of loyal members of the client’s well-established supply chain.
Our client base at Constructive Law is diverse and includes developers, contractors, consultants, subcontractors and other interested third parties. We tailor our legal support to match the specific requirements of your business. See below some recent examples.
Supporting a large building and civil engineering contractor by remote provision of quasi in-house legal support in response to all law-related issues raised internally including negotiating alongside large regional legal practices (representing the developer and bank) concerning a multi-million pound building contract with a major care home provider for a refurbishment and extension project.
Spending one day per week of 2018 on secondment providing the full breadth and depth of in-house legal support required by a leading infrastructure solutions provider.
Training provision regarding “fitness for purpose” (a key issue particularly in light of the then recent case law) to an independent, national multi-professional consultancy practice.
Provision of detailed advice regarding the proposed terms of appointment of an architectural services practice client under a significant complex framework agreement for heritage architectural services.
Negotiation of the terms and conditions upon which a building consultancy client provided architectural, contract administration, mechanical and electrical engineering, quantity surveying, principal designer, party wall surveyor, project management and planning consultancy services in respect of a high profile prestigious development in the Eastern region.
Supporting an architectural practice client concerning the negotiation of its appointment, collateral warranty and novation documentation with its developer client being advised by a market-leading London practice.
Provision of advice on construction law issues on an ad hoc basis as and when required by an architect/development consultant client, including drafting of bespoke documentation and provision of comments on documentation prepared by others.
Supporting an international retail tenant client by negotiating on its behalf in respect of the construction aspects of the redevelopment and leasing of its outlets (including within major town centre regeneration projects).
Provision of contract advice and drafting and negotiation support as part of a multidisciplinary team to a solar farm developer in respect of the development and operation of a £5 million renewable energy farm.
The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Constructive Law.