Our expertise
Construction & Development
English-law advice on construction contracts, project relationships and disputes, with specialist counsel and technical advisers involved where required.
Discuss your enquiryWho we help
Developers, commercial property owners, contractors, subcontractors and consultants managing the legal risks of construction and development work.
How we can help
Contracts and project documents
Review and negotiation of building contracts, subcontracts, professional appointments and related warranties or guarantees within the agreed scope. We focus on responsibilities, payment, variations, delay, liability and termination.
Payment, variations and delay
Advice on disputed invoices, changes to the works, delay claims and contractual notices. We examine the agreement, payment records and project correspondence, coordinating with quantity surveyors or delay experts where technical evidence is needed.
Defects and contractual responsibility
Support with allegations of defective work, outstanding obligations and disputes between project participants. We consider the relevant contractual duties, available evidence and the practical options for resolving the issue.
Resolving a construction dispute
Advice on negotiation, mediation, adjudication where available, arbitration and court proceedings. We identify the applicable process and the legal and technical team needed for the matter.
Explore commercial dispute resolutionOur approach
We begin with the contract, the stage of the project and any immediate notice or response deadline. Our advice addresses the legal position and the commercial effect of interruption or escalation. Technical assessments remain with appropriately qualified construction professionals.
Common questions
Can you review documents before the works begin?
Yes. Early review helps identify payment terms, the allocation of risk and gaps between related project documents. Please share the proposed project structure and timetable after initial checks.
Is adjudication available for every construction dispute?
No. Availability depends on the contract, the work and the applicable statutory or contractual provisions. We assess the position before advising on a referral or response.
What should I do if a notice or claim arrives?
Preserve the contract, notices, payment records and relevant project correspondence. Tell us immediately about any deadline; short procedural timetables may apply.
Your next step
Discuss your matter
Tell us about your circumstances, the parties involved and any important dates. We will explain the next step and the scope and fees for any work we agree to undertake.
Contact our teamWe act for privately funded clients and do not undertake legal aid work.