Construction and Engineering
In an often technically and
legally complex area we offer practical advice based on a
thorough understanding of the sector and aimed at achieving your
objectives.
Construction and engineering sector solicitors
Hugh James’ reliable team of experts has been working closely
with the construction and engineering sector for many years. We
provide specialist support during all stages of construction and
engineering projects.
Experience and
understanding is crucial and our skilled yet approachable
team advise both public and private clients who operate in
this sector.
Hugh James construction and engineering services:
Construction and Engineering
Service
Our team can advise and
support you during all stages of a construction and engineering
project.
We provide practical
advice on procurement and the range of contractual
documentation found in a construction project from funding
agreements, main and subcontracts to bonds, warranties and
consultant appointments.
Individuals in the team
have also advised on numerous framework agreements and PPP/PFI
projects.
Should disputes arise, we
are here to offer support aimed at resolving them. If formal
proceedings cannot be avoided, we have specialists in
construction-related dispute resolution whether litigation,
arbitration or adjudication.
Please see our construction
services page for more information.
Health and Safety Services
We appreciate that the
health and safety of the workforce is a priority for all concerned.
We also understand the regulatory frame within which the
construction industry operates.
Not only can we ensure
that you do not fall short of your obligations but we can also
advise and represent you if incidents take place and proceedings
contemplated.
Please see our health and safety services page for more
information.
Employment Services
All those involved in the construction
industry need to manage their employees. We understand the issues
and pressures this brings.
We work with you or your
human resources department advising on all aspects of employment
law including best practice, disciplinary and grievance issues,
negotiating compromise agreements, employee status, discrimination
and other equality issues, we also offer advice and support through
reorganisations and mergers and acquisitions.
Please see our employment services page for more
information.
Corporate & Commercial
Services
Joint ventures and
mergers and acquisitions are not uncommon in the construction
sector and our corporate and commercial teams can assist when these
issues arise.
In large capital or PPP projects the construction and commercial
team work closely to ensure that advice can be offered from
specialist in the particular field.
Please see our corporate services page for more
information.
Please see our commercial services page for more
information.
Property &
Land Services
Construction operations
sometimes come hand in hand with development and land purchase.
Advice from an
experienced property solicitor is essential to ensure that you
achieve the best solution for you whether concerning planning,
conveyancing or funding.
Please see our commercial property page for more
information.
Please see our property dispute resolution page for more
information.
Client groups
Our clients range from government, registered social landlords
and insurers to employers, developers, national contractors,
consultants and funders.
Our clients come from a variety of organisation types:
- Local and national governement
- Construction companies
- Developers
- Sporting organisations
- Education insititutions
- Banks and financial institutions
- Energy companies
Hugh James construction and engineering legal
experience
- S Dudley & Sons Limited – Framework with Sainsbury
plc
We acted on behalf of S Dudley & Sons
Limited in relation to the negotiations with Sainsbury plc of
a framework agreement for the supply of services/work.
- Leadbitter Construction – Bournemouth University
Student Accommodation
We acted for Leadbitter in relation to the
drafting and negotiation of a range of construction,
corporate, funding and commercial documents relating to a
non-recourse development of student accommodation
in a project with a capital value of £32
million.
£2m adjudication involving complex
programming, design liability and payment issues. Involved
consolidating two adjudications and ultimately resulted in
enforcement proceedings.
For more examples of our construction and
engineering sector experience please see our additional construction experience page.