Whether you have been a member of the construction and engineering fraternity for some time or you are engaging with the industry for a one-off project, we can help. We are adept at establishing where you’re at now and what support we can provide to fulfil the next steps towards the completion of your project.

Construction law is a legal specialism rarely included in all but the largest commercial law firms and yet we and our clients are very aware of the specific features of the industry that demand a tailored approach. The strength and depth of our experience advising, during the course of so many projects, each of the key stakeholders means that we genuinely pre-empt what lies ahead so that the likelihood of difficulties is minimised and the management and resolution of legal issues is streamlined.

The reality is that we create a bespoke solution for each and every client because we are driven by your unique requirements. To give you a flavour of the typical type of support we provide:

For Developers

  • Advising on proposed procurement strategies (design and build, traditional contracting, construction management, management contracting)
  • Preparing schedules of amendment to standard form building contracts (JCT, NEC and others)
  • Drafting succinct construction documentation that pre-empts the requirements of the key players in the project
  • Reviewing tender responses to support your evaluation of them
  • Negotiating project agreements including the building contract, professional appointments and ancillary documentation
  • Reviewing the agreed documentation before reporting to you on effective management of the risks presented
  • Training your project team on the terms of the agreed development documentation including effective contract administration and key pitfalls of which to be mindful
  • Being available to respond to your ad hoc construction law queries

For Contractors and Subcontractors

  • Preparing your business Terms & Conditions
  • Reviewing proposed contract terms with which you have been presented
  • Compiling comments on tender documentation and specifying routes to resolution of each
  • Drafting amendments to project documentation to address onerous/atypical terms
  • Leading/supporting your negotiation of amendments to proposed contracts
  • Training your project team regarding management of legal risks in upcoming projects (specifically) and commercial contract law and administration (generally)
  • Responding swiftly to your ad hoc queries regarding construction law

For Consultants

  • Preparing your practice Terms & Conditions
  • Reviewing proposed terms of engagement with which you have been presented
  • Compiling comments on tender documentation and specifying routes to resolution of each
  • Drafting amendments to project documentation to address onerous/atypical terms
  • Leading/supporting your negotiation of amendments to proposed professional appointments
  • Training your project team regarding legal aspects of upcoming projects (specifically) and commercial contract law and administration (generally)

For Tenants, Purchasers, Funders and other Interested 3rd Parties

  • Reviewing and reporting on proposed contract terms
  • Leading/supporting negotiation of project documentation to ensure your interests are protected

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