Construction Lawyers

Our Construction Law Experience

We have significant experience helping construction professionals, civil engineers and other businesses in the construction industry with drafting and reporting on bespoke and standard forms of construction contracts, engineering contracts and other construction law documents including JCT, NEC, ICE and GC/Works as well as partnering agreements and performance bonds. We help with negotiating contracts between property companies, landowners, builders, architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors and subcontractors. We help complete the necessary due-diligence, conditions-precedent and funding of projects. We also obtain the necessary civil and municipal approvals from local authorities. We can advise on the available options for procuring development projects, from considering funding options and EU procurement issues to structuring the transaction itself and dealing with risk allocation

Our Construction Law Solicitors

Our lead construction lawyer is Anna Rabin who has advised clients on all kinds of construction and engineering projects including:

• advising developers on mixed-use development using JCT design and build procurement.
• advising the lender on a residential development comprising social and residential housing.
• advising on the construction documents for a football stadium and all associated warranties, bonds and guarantees.
• acting for a specialist contractor engaged under an NEC3 contract for a public sector work project.
• acting for companies in the renewable energy sector dealing with wind farms, solar panel farms and an anaerobic digestion facility.

We mainly advise on non contentious construction law issues however we have helped a client with dispute resolution on a major design engineering contract which involved dealing with substandard performance from their subcontractors. We have also acted for a UK company against its insurer who refused cover on a construction project claim.

Construction Law FAQs

What types of projects do construction law firms typically handle?

Construction law firms handle a variety of projects including residential developments, commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and renovations. They provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and contract drafting to dispute resolution and project completion.

How can construction law firms assist with regulatory compliance?

Construction law firms help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements by ensuring compliance with local, national, and international construction laws. They assist with obtaining necessary permits, adhering to environmental regulations, and ensuring workplace safety standards are met.

What are common disputes in construction projects and how are they resolved?

Common disputes in construction projects include contract breaches, delays, payment issues, and defects in workmanship. These disputes are often resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, depending on the nature and severity of the conflict or what the relevant contracts say.