Construction and engineering

In the complex and sometimes contentious world of construction, the right legal advice can make a major difference to commercial outcomes.

Through our extensive work with, amongst others, registered social landlords, police services, house builders, passenger transport executives and authorities, railway operators and ecclesiastical bodies, we have gained considerable experience in the legal issues which arise at all stages of the construction process, from land acquisition and site assembly to resolution of disputes.

As well as the traditional employer/contractor method of procuring new buildings we have worked with clients on substantial projects involving partnering and the Private Finance Initiative/Public Private Partnership.

The key areas in which we can help you include:

• Professional appointments.
  
• Collateral warranties.
  
• Building contracts and sub-contracts.
  
• Performance bonds and guarantees.
  
• Advising on legal structure for development and engineering works.
  
• Adjudication, arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
  
• Loss and expense and delay claims.
  
• Health and safety.
  
• Defects.
  
• Professional negligence.
  

Working alongside our commercial property, social housing, licensing, town planning and parliamentary specialists we are able to offer a "one stop" service to you whether you are involved in infrastructure projects or any kind of property development, public or private sector.