Sub-contractors are often at the end of the line in construction projects, with everyone else trying to pass the risks onto you.Your contracts with main contractors therefore need to be very clear and fair.

Our specialist legal team can advise you on making sure that you do not end up with an unreasonable degree of risk. Where collateral warranties are required we make sure that you are not over-exposed. We also draft contract conditions to ensure that suppliers and labour-only contractors keep pace with the project.

We advise on how you can protect their part of the project and assist with cash flow by helping them get paid. If a project does run into difficulties, we have the expertise and experience to find a commercial solution. Our team deploys the most effective arguments for our clients.

Where necessary we will use adjudication, dispute resolution, mediation, litigation or any of a host of other options to defend your interests. The earlier in a project that you contact us the better, as this provides more opportunities to avoid any problems arising.

As a full service law firm, we can advise you on everything from bonds, insurance, joint ventures, guarantees, facility letters, innovations and procurement to project team contracts, project management, risk management, step-in rights and warranties. For you the end result is less risk and greater peace of mind.

For more information please contact Keith Bishop or Karyn Watt.