Construction

Successful delivery of a construction project requires navigation of a range of complex legal issues. At Thorntons, we have the expertise and in-depth knowledge of the construction and engineering industry to help you take your project from concept to completion smoothly and successfully. Whatever the construction issue, Thorntons provides practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to the individual needs of you and your project.

The Thorntons construction team have extensive experience in advising clients on their development projects, both in the public and private sectors. In addition to advising on the drafting and negotiation of contracts (such as SBCC, JCT, NEC and FIDIC contracts), professional appointments, collateral warranties and other construction legal agreements, we are also able to provide advice on construction dispute avoidance.

Where disputes do occur, our team have experience of all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation, adjudication, arbitration and the courts. We are also able to assist with issues that may arise from contractor and sub-contractor insolvency.

We provide advice to companies and individuals across the construction sector, including developers, banks, private funders, contractors, sub-contractors and construction professionals, such as architects, engineers and surveyors. We also advise several universities and colleges in connection with the development and maintenance of their campus estates.

Our construction team works closely with colleagues in the commercial real estate, corporate and insolvency teams, ensuring that we provide clients with fully integrated, complete and considered advice.