This work covers the drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts, subcontracts and related documents for building projects, along with procurement and dealing with payments, variations and defects. A solicitor in this area helps clients manage risk, prepare and respond to payment notices, assess claims for delay or disruption, and navigate adjudication and, if needed, litigation or arbitration to protect a project’s commercial interests.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They work with contractors, consultants, employers and funders, drafting and amending contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC), ensuring compliant payment regimes, and coordinating collateral warranties and performance security. They handle change control, valuation, guarantee disputes, and settlement of final accounts, all within the framework of the project’s contract and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.