Construction Law

What we do: Construction solicitors

Construction and infrastructure projects require careful and considered legal expertise from inception to completion, and ultimately, commissioning, use, sale or occupation. We provide legal expertise and industry knowledge and experience to ensure parties to construction projects have rigorous legal documents and agreements which always protect their interests.

Companies and professionals involved in construction often contend with tight margins while seeking to avoid or mitigate any delays or disputes which can threaten the financial viability of projects. Regardless of type or scale, development projects must be undertaken with a thorough understanding of the commercial and legal realities of the deal being entered into.

We can assist any party to a construction project in relation to:

• Subrogation
• Option agreements
• Overage
• Escrow
• Construction health and safety
• Engineering contracts
• Collateral warranties
• Procurement contracts
• Risk assessment, management and protection
• Construction due diligence
• Environment law matters
• Facilities management agreements
• Appointments
• Surety
• Guarantees
• Bonds

Our specialist construction lawyers will focus on removing any friction which may slow down or complicate the process of development at any stage, ensuring that all parties to the project work in close collaboration. To do so, we take the time to listen to your commercial imperatives and ultimate goals. We then undertake the necessary due diligence to unearth all of the possible challenges and issues which may conflict with your interests before, during and after the project. Many of our clients are not aware of the range of legal instruments available to meet their commercial needs, hence we make it a priority to explain all of your options before proceeding to undertake work on your behalf.

Why choose our construction solicitors? Our construction sector expertise

Our construction law team is made up of industry specialists who collectively possess the experience and knowledge to take on even the most complex construction project.

• Non-contentious construction law, project procurement, negotiation and contract drafting
• Defence, public procurement, construction and logistics
• Building, engineering, EPC, services and general commercial contracts and subcontracts
• Bespoke and standard form agreements
• Professional appointments and pre-construction services agreements
• Performance bonds, parent company guarantees, collateral warranties, funder agreements and ancillary documents
• Contracting for operation and management of facilities and services

Our team are experienced in corporate governance matters for a range of related industries that often intersect with construction legal advice, including the areas of:

• banking and finance
• public sector
• manufacturing and engineering
• retail and luxury brands
• technology
• energy, utilities & environment

Howard Cornes

Senior Construction Solicitor

Howard has over 20 years’ experience specialising in construction and engineering law. Prior to becoming a solicitor, he spent 23 years as a Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Builder, giving him extensive knowledge of the construction industry.

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