Expert Construction and Engineering Lawyers
Acknowledged as a “go-to” national team for construction contracts, respected by clients, leading industry groups and the team’s wider networks, Blake Morgan’s specialist (and cross-office) Construction and Engineering team provides a full-project service for our broad mix of national and regional clients throughout England and Wales.
A core practice of advising on the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts is supplemented by the provision of ongoing guidance to the project team throughout the construction phase.
Main Areas Of Practice
The team has developed a strong reputation in acting for both private and public sector organisations in non-contentious construction contract matters, including:
Drafting and negotiating construction contracts
Working with purchasers and suppliers of construction services, our expert construction and engineering lawyers are experienced in the drafting and negotiation of building contracts. The team has a well-established expertise across a number of industry sectors including residential and commercial development, retail and leisure, energy (including tidal power), health, local and national government, banking and education.
Ongoing management and support
Our Construction and Engineering team is especially valued for its close working partnerships with our clients. Often seen as an extension to clients' own teams, (whether through secondments or otherwise), our construction and engineering lawyers provide ongoing support and advice, pre-empting future issues and helping to offset the risks often associated with building projects.
Related Expertise
Our Clients
We act for developers, contractors and sub-contractors at every stage of the construction process. Our expert lawyers have worked with construction professionals across many sectors including property development (commercial and residential), energy, government, education, leisure and retail, housing, and banking and finance.
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