Our Services
As a practice we work with Employers, Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Construction Professionals as well as Funders, Developers and Insolvency practitioners. Our aim is to provide practical and pragmatic advice as we realise that disputes should the last resort, not the first. We provide advice and services in respect of both contentious and non-contentious matters
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Drafting and review of development agreements and contract formation both bespoke and standard forms of contract including advice and negotiation in respect of these contracts
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Review/drafting professional construction consultant appointments
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Performance bonds
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Collateral Warranties
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Parent company guarantees
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Contractual issues at the inception of a project including assistance with the tendering process
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Procurement and regulatory issues including public procurement
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Advising on joint ventures and corporate structures including company shareholder agreements
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Advising on project management issues
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Advising on insolvency matters
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We have considerable experience with all forms of dispute resolution and litigation. We are able to assist with:
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Pre-action advice including payment disputes
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Advice on taking and defending claims
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Representation throughout any negotiations including formal conciliation
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Mediation
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Adjudication and adjudication enforcement through the Courts
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Arbitration
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Litigation [including adjudication enforcement] in all the courts
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Claims for breach of contract including defects and monetary claims
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Professional negligence claims
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Product Liability
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Insolvency including issuing statutory demands, winding up petitions and bankruptcy petitions
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We are able to assist with the legal side of the built environment, including:
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Health and safety
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Environmental issues and claims
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Contract wording in relation to environmental issues
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Planning advice and appeals