Today's construction industry is tough, fast-moving and demanding. That's why you need reliable legal advisers who understand the industry. Our construction team has a wealth of experience providing a comprehensive service to the industry. Our team has been immersed in the industry for many years so we understand your practical legal needs.
We take pride in our unique "hands on" approach. Increasingly, our clients prefer to have us as part of their team from the start of a project where our expertise in procurement and contract drafting can prevent disputes arising or escalating.
Our construction team, led by seven highly-rated Partners, has worked as advisers to many of the UK’s national developers, housebuilders, main contractors, sub-contractors and professionals. We have also advised local authorities in construction-related matters and financial institutions lending on construction projects.
Our Dubai based team provides a similar high quality service whilst catering to the wide variety of familiar and unique demands of the construction market on projects throughout the Gulf countries and wider Middle East.
Disputes and disruptions are always costly for business never more so than in the current economic climate. We appreciate that this regularly demands immediate and pro-active solutions to unlock complex problems. We therefore look at a range of ways of dealing with the resolution of disputes including negotiation, adjudication, mediation, litigation and arbitration.
Our construction team provides a pro-active, experienced, knowledgeable partner-led service offering real value for money.
31st October 2011
But not for everyone. Most parties involved in the construction industry are familiar with the Construction Act which, among other things, affects payment terms under construction contracts in the UK. Many will, no doubt, be aware of the amendments which are expected to come into force in Scotland on the 1st November 2011, and which will have a significant impact on payment terms in construction contracts. The existing Construction Act outlaws ‘pay when paid’ provisions and these rules have been further tightened in the proposed amendments. This means a contractor cannot set up a payment regime under a construction contract which only releases payment to a subcontractor when (or if) the main contractor is paid by the employer
2nd September 2011
Performance bonds are becoming increasingly more popular with firms working in the construction industry, according to research carried out by national law firm Gateley.
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“They understand engineering and its complexities and have the tenacity to see the process through. They provide updates and chase us to make sure things are moving. They consistently offer a commercial approach and are good business partners.”
Chambers UK 2012
“Clients appreciate that the team not only provides legal advice, but also considers practical solutions that may ultimately negate legal proceedings”
Legal 500 2011
“Practical, commercial and absolutely outstandingly responsive”
Chambers UK 2011
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Chambers UK 2009
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