Construction

Our Construction team advises clients throughout the entire construction process, from initial feasibility, planning and design through to procurement, early engagement of the supply chain, delivery and final completion. Our lawyers are known for their technical excellence, commercial insight and deep sector knowledge and we are proud to be at the forefront of industry developments. We act for a broad range of clients across multiple sectors. These include developers, property investors, asset and investment managers, banks and funders, housebuilders, occupiers, private individuals, designers, consultants and contractors. Our broad sector specialisms include residential, office, hospitality, logistics, later living and healthcare.

Bringing clarity and precision to every stage of the construction lifecycle, our integrated approach with real estate, banking, corporate, insolvency and tax specialists ensures seamless service delivery tailored to each client’s goals.

We also have a specialist contentious construction practice, which helps clients resolve disputes. We work closely with our wider project teams to stay aligned with our clients’ priorities and maintain momentum throughout the project’s lifecycle. Although we focus on early dispute prevention and resolution, we also regularly represent clients in court proceedings, adjudications and alternative dispute resolution forums.

Our services include:

Project Procurement Strategy and Implementation: We provide strategic advice on procurement routes tailored to your project’s scope, risk profile, and delivery model. Whether through traditional contracting, design and build, EPC, or management contracting structures, we help you choose the most effective approach to ensure successful project delivery.

Risk Allocation and Insurance: We identify key project risks and ensure they are effectively allocated and managed through clear contractual provisions and appropriate insurance arrangements.

Pre-Construction and Construction Contracts: We draft and negotiate robust contracts for pre-construction services, enabling works, off site manufacture and for the main construction and engineering phases. Our experience spans commercial, infrastructure and mixed-use developments. We work with all industry standard forms or can prepare bespoke contracts to align with your project’s specific needs and risk profile.

Consultant Appointments: We prepare customised consultant appointments—short form, long form, and framework agreements—that clearly define roles, manage liability, and integrate seamlessly with the overall project structure.  We provide a contract review service for construction professionals to assist negotiating appointments and ensure clients understand associated risks.

Payment and Performance Security and Third Party Rights: We secure essential protections through performance bonds, parent company guarantees, collateral warranties, third-party rights, vesting certificates, and other securities. These instruments help satisfy funders and stakeholders while reducing project / scheduling risk.

Development Agreements: We provide expert advice on a wide range of development agreements—including standalone development agreements, forward funding arrangements, agreements for lease, development management agreements and contracts with development obligations. Our focus is on ensuring clear authority, defined responsibilities, and alignment with your strategic goals to facilitate efficient and successful project delivery

Our contentious services include:

Contract Risk Review and Advisory: Early identification of potential dispute triggers and advice on risk allocation and mitigation.

Claims Management and Defence: Preparation and defence of claims related to delay, cost, and quality related issues, with parallel strategic negotiation support.

Adjudication Services: Representation in adjudications, including drafting of notices and submissions for both referring and responding parties.

Arbitration and Litigation: Legal representation in arbitration and court proceedings, including the Technology and Construction Court (TCC).

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Support in mediation and other ADR processes, including negotiation and settlement agreement drafting.

Project Close-Out and Dispute Settlement: Assistance with resolving final account issues, defects and drafting settlement agreements at project completion.