Construction Law
The Construction & Engineering industry worth trillions of dollars every ten years.
Technological advancements, the entry of new contractors into emerging markets, the need to adapt to new work practices due to Covid-19, and local issues the introduction of new building safety regulations, a persistent skills shortage in the labor market, and Brexit are presenting both challenges and opportunities for the industry.
Suppliers and buyers of construction services must grasp these challenges and opportunities, along with their potential effects their businesses and the projects they are currently involved in or will undertake in the future.
We recognize these challenges and opportunities, and we offer a friendly, highly responsive specialist service tailored to the unique needs and requirements your business and projects.
Should your business affected by these challenges or if you wish to discuss the opportunities they may present, we encourage to contact us or read further about our team and insights below.
Our construction & engineering expertise
We offer a comprehensive suite of construction services essential for various projects, including procurement, transactional support, project advisory, and dispute resolution. Additionally, we provide specialized services for businesses in the construction sector, covering areas such as real estate, planning, employment matters, corporate restructuring, and insolvency. This enables us to support you on both large and small-scale projects, both in the UK and globally.
We represent a diverse range of stakeholders, including suppliers and purchasers,, major contractors, specialists, and leading engineering consultancies. Our team consists dual-qualified barristers and solicitors, engineers, and accredited medi and adjudicators, ensuring you have access to a comprehensive array of skills and, all within a single cohesive unit.
Procurement services
No matter if you are providing or acquiring construction services, our shared goal remains constant: to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications. Well-defined risk allocation and effective risk management strategies in contracts, along with the right procurement decisions, are essential in helping you meet your project goals.
We are prepared to support you in addressing a comprehensive array of legal matters that demand careful consideration and coordination. Our services include advising on:
- - Procurement and best practices
- Compliance and challenges in national international procurement
- Documentation for construction and engineering contracts, including amendments to various national and international standard contracts
Appointment of consultants
- Collateral warranties, innovation, and utilization of third-party rights- Financial security documents (including bonds,, and letters of credit)
- Building regulations
Advisory & dispute resolution
Projects are inherently accompanied by risks. Factors such as delays, unexpected expenses, defects, the financial viability of contracting parties, and health and safety issues may arise, leading to significant repercussions for project success, potential damage to business relationships, and interruptions to routine business activities.
If these risks come to fruition, our team is available to collaborate with you on project advisory services aimed at reducing the likelihood of matters escalating into a formal dispute.
If issues cannot be settled through conversation and consensus, we will collaborate with you to find a resolution that meets your requirements. This may involve dispute avoidance techniques like mediation, as well as litigation, adjudication, arbitration (both national and international), expert determination, or other types of alternative dispute resolution.
In our dispute resolution strategy we utilize the Discovery on Demand tool for an effective assessment of your case, which typically requires extensive documentation. Furthermore, we will examine different funding options and leverage our litigation funding product, Feasible, to recommend suitable funding models for optimal financial support of your dispute.