Construction and engineering

From allocating contractual risk to resolving disputes, our expertise and genuine sector knowledge means we give you sound, commercial advice on construction and engineering law.

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Construction and engineering projects are always made up of multiple moving parts and often performed under challenging circumstances. While each project is different, similar issues are likely to arise. Our construction and engineering lawyers will support you at every stage of your project from inception, through design, construction and commissioning period up to and after completion of the works.

We have an in depth understanding of how the industry works so you get first class legal advice, with practical and commercial solutions.

Our experience

Our experience includes:

  • Procurement
  • Consultant appointments
  • All the main standard form contracts including JCT, NEC,FIDIC,MF/1, ICE, IChemE and LOGIC
    as well as all the consultant standard forms
  • FM (Facilities Management)
  • ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
  • Modern methods of construction
  • Building safety issues
  • Adjudication 
  • Specialist litigation in the Technology and Construction Court and appellate courts
  • Domestic and international arbitration 
  • Alternative dispute resolution

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Webinars

We run a series of webinars called "Foundations" on construction and engineering law. 

11,000+ homes

We're working with Urban&Civic to deliver new homes across two sites in Huntingdon and Rugby.

Legal 500 and Chambers

The team has been ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers for many years.

Our clients

Our clients include public and private sector employers to consultants, contractors, sub-contractor, and specialist suppliers and manufacturers. Examples include:

  • Bruntwood
  • Cantillon
  • Homes England
  • South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
  • Royal Northern College of Music
  • University of Birmingham 
  • University of Cambridge
  • Urban&Civic

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

We help you keep pace with the changes, challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Foundations webinar series

A series of webinar recordings on legal issues affecting the construction and engineering industry. 

Legal resources you may find useful

Meet the construction and engineering team