Our Construction & Engineering team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters throughout the lifecycle of a project. This includes construction contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees and bonds, assignments, novations and contractual amendments, as well as disputes arising during or after project delivery.

We work with clients across the construction supply chain, including developers, employers, main contractors, subcontractors, consultants and other professionals involved in the delivery of construction and engineering projects. Our advice is tailored to the client’s role in the project and the commercial risks and responsibilities they need to manage.

Our experience extends across a wide range of industries and project types, including construction, engineering, energy, leisure, technology, professional services and manufacturing. This broad sector experience helps us understand the different commercial, operational and technical considerations that can influence how projects are structured and how disputes are approached.

Ideally, legal advice should be sought before key contracts and project documents are agreed. Involving a construction solicitor at an early stage can help ensure responsibilities are clearly defined, risks are appropriately allocated and the documents supporting the project work together effectively.

However, advice can be sought at any stage. We can review existing contractual arrangements, advise when circumstances change during a project and provide support when disagreements or potential claims arise.

The most appropriate approach will depend on the contract, the nature of the disagreement and what you are seeking to achieve. We can help assess your legal and commercial position before advising on the options available, which may include negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration or court proceedings.

Our focus is on identifying an effective route to resolution while considering the cost of pursuing the matter, the potential impact on the project and any ongoing commercial relationships that need to be protected.