Construction

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Construction 
Overview

Our construction lawyers advise developers, contractors, sub-contractors, banks, funds and private investors on a wide range of construction projects, ranging from hotel, new build and mixed-use developments in the UK to energy pipeline, power plant and other infrastructure projects, including clean technology.

We provide specialist and commercially-sound advice that is tailored to your requirements. This includes project finance, joint venture structuring and construction-related contracts, as well as guidance on any disputes that may arise. We work with you to identify, avoid and mitigate risks and help make sure your project is delivered on time, and within budget and the required specifications. At the same time, we also tap into the wealth of relevant expertise that exists within our other departments, including corporate, real estate, intellectual property and dispute resolution, providing you with all of the help and support you need.

Service Highlights

Please click on a service highlight to learn more about how we help with these matters. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, you can contact us using the contact form below.

Design and build contracts

We advise employers and contractors on the negotiation and drafting of design and build contracts. We can help you select the most suitable JCT contract for your project, and amend and add to it, depending on your specific requirements. We also prepare all of the necessary documents that need to be issued as your project takes shape. For example, collateral warranties, change orders and vesting certificates.
Professional appointments

We prepare the contracts for your project team members, including architects, structural engineers, planning and building control consultants, cost consultants, principal designers and employer’s agents. We tailor each contract so that it reflects your requirements in area, such as insurance, intellectual property rights, assignability, compliance with project documents, and third party rights or the provision of collateral warranties for funders, tenants or project purchasers.
Project finance

We represent borrowers and lenders in secured and unsecured project finance arrangements. We are frequently called upon to advise on, draft and negotiate facility agreements, intercreditor deeds of priority and subordination, as well as related security arrangements, including personal guarantees, debentures, legal charges and mortgages. If applicable, we also arrange for appropriate collateral warranties to be supplied by the principal contractor and any sub-contractors, if required by the lender.
Dispute resolution

We provide strategic and practical advice to help you resolve any disputes that may develop during the delivery of your project, efficiently and effectively. Disputes can apply to a range of areas, including delays, non-payment, contract breaches and work quality. We can advise you on the dispute process that needs to be followed in accordance with the underlying contractual documents. We can also explore the option of going down the route of early stage mediation and arbitration with you, which would enable you to avoid having to pay escalating litigation costs.
Plot sales

We provide cost effective legal support for the sale of units. Our team prepares standard leases and contract packs, providing prospective purchasers with all of the title and other information they need to receive as part of the standard conveyancing process.

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Paramjit Sehmi

Partner, Head of Corporate

Paramjit advises businesses, business owners and investors on a broad range of corporate, commercial and company law matters. He has…
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