This area covers the construction of buildings, including negotiating and drafting building contracts and sub-contracts, managing progress payments and cash flow, addressing defects and delays, handling claims for breaches of contract and professional negligence, and pursuing or defending adjudication, mediation or court proceedings. It also includes securing warranties and collateral warranties, handling defects litigation, and coordinating with engineers, architects, and building regulators. A solicitor represents clients in contract disputes, procurement challenges, and performance-related remedies arising on building projects.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles contract drafting and review (including standard form contracts and bespoke agreements), variations and change orders, mobilisation and final account disputes, performance and latent defect claims, securement of warranties, and the gathering of technical, financial and regulatory evidence for dispute resolution in tribunals or courts. The work often intersects with planning and building regulations, professional negligence claims, and lien or security interests in projects.