Construction

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Clarke Willmott's team of construction solicitors understand that in times of increased economic pressure, experienced commercial construction advice, which is both reactive and responsive, can make all the difference.our clients), including employers, contractors, funders and consultants.

Our construction lawyers

We are one of the largest national construction law teams, our solicitors advise nationally and internationally, working out of our offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton, Taunton and London.

We help a broad spectrum of construction clients from all areas of the building industry, to include (see

As well as having specialist construction solicitors with strong reputations in construction law (recognised by construction clients and legal directories alike) we also understand the importance of multidisciplinary skills, with team members that are adjudicators, sustainability experts, engineers etc.

We believe that commercially astute advice can go hand in hand with effective legal advice. See what others say about us.

Our services

Many of our lawyers have over 20 years' experience in the construction industry, so we understand the chaos that prolonged disputes and delays can have on a project; that's why we act quickly and efficiently on your behalf.

As part of a full service law firm we are able to advise on a wide range of issues for our clients, including:

Procurement
Advice on tendering and CDM regulations
Dispute avoidance
Dispute resolution
Contracts, appointments and warranties
Bonds and guarantees
Advising employers, contractors, consultants and funders

Maintenance contracts
Adjudication and arbitration
Litigation and protocols
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Final accounts, defects, delay and disruption
Negligence

Current construction industry trends

It seems that we are in a period where only those businesses with strong financial and operational management will be able to weather the storm and grasp the opportunities that such a market will always throw up.

Current industry trends show that opinions on the health of the industry remain mixed. We work with other teams within the firm such as our urban regeneration, planning and the environment and renewable energy sector teams to provide the most extensive and commercially pragmatic service we can to the construction industry.

Contact: Stephen Clarke (Head of Construction), Priscilla Hall (Non-Contentious Construction & Renewable Energy),
or Robin Gupta (Adjudicator & Engineer).