Construction Solicitors in London, Birmingham & Northampton
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With nearly a hundred years of combined experience, the Witan Solicitors team have a proven track record of successfully helping clients in the construction and engineering industry manage the legal risks, documentation and any disputes that may arise in relation to their building projects. Our construction law expertise includes non-contentious matters, such as construction contracts and arrangements, as well as contentious cases such as adjudication and construction disputes.
Our specialised construction lawyers in London, Birmingham and Northampton regularly work with main contractors, sub-contractors, construction companies, architects and any other parties involved in a construction project.
We understand how important it is to prevent legal issues where possible and resolve them quickly if they arise, so our construction solicitors provide you with an accurate risk assessment of your case to find the most efficient solution, saving you time and money.
Need legal help with a contentious or a non-contentious matter regarding construction? Contact our construction solicitors in Birmingham, London and Northampton at info@witansolicitors.co.uk so we can offer advice on your case.
Our Approach
Here, we are committed to providing you with commercially-beneficial legal advice that you can rely on. It is our goal to guide you through any construction law matter with expert advice and a compassionate approach. Our construction solicitors will explain every detail of your case in a language that you understand, avoiding legal jargon where possible, to give you a clear picture of your situation and your options going forward.
Whether you are looking to secure the contracts necessary to complete your next building project without worrying about legal disputes, or if you are faced with a legal claim that you need help with, our commercial law team is here to protect your best interests and give you the best chances of a positive outcome.
Our Construction Law Services
We don’t just understand the construction industry – we have an excellent record of dealing with both technical and legal issues affecting individuals within it. Our construction lawyers regularly support and advise our clients on a wide range of matters including:
Construction Contracts
You can rely on our expertise in construction project development, no matter the size of your venture. Our team of lawyers for construction contracts offer support and advice on a wide range of standard contracts, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC, as well as other documents such as performance bonds, guarantees, warranties and other third-party rights notices. As part of our pre-contract services, our team can assist you in drafting and procuring all legal documentation. Our expertise in construction risk management allows us to oversee all types of construction projects from start to completion and ensure that we handle potential disputes before they pose problems to our clients. Once a contract is drafted, our construction law solicitors in London, Birmingham and Northampton offer post-contract support which includes the preparation and negotiation of problematic accounts. We also give legal advice on the contractual procedure, extension of time claims, loss and/or expense claims, as well as audits.
Construction Disputes
From adjudication to litigation and arbitration, our construction dispute solicitors possess the complex knowledge and extensive expertise needed to resolve challenging construction disputes to save you time, money and resources. We are here to act on your behalf and protect your best interests to avoid potential financial and reputational damages.
Adjudication (contractual and statutory)
Whether you need help with interim and final accounts, extensions of time and loss, retentions, terminations and other issues, our team of construction adjudication solicitors offers the best support for any adjudication issues. In the past, our experts have been involved in both challenging and defending instances, including the enforcement of adjudication awards.
Commercial Debt Recovery
Our expert commercial debt recovery team can advise you on fiscal recovery, preparation and negotiating of problematic accounts, preparation, negotiation and the defence of claims for loss and expense, debt collection and retention collection.
Insolvency
When you are facing insolvency, our construction insolvency solicitors can help with pre-formal appointments and the realisation of creditor funds.
Party Wall Expertise
We have extensive knowledge of the Party Wall Act 1996 and we can represent you when resolving party wall disputes via negotiation and alternative dispute resolution methods or in court.
Education & Training
We provide on-site workshops and educational sessions, along with timely legal and contractual briefings covering various topics like conflict prevention, managing delays and disruptions, contract law, adept claims preparation, and efficient defence contract administration within the framework of standard contracts, including the JCT.
Sectors We Work In
Our construction law solicitors regularly work on contentious and non-contentious cases in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Commercial Project Development
- Private Rented Sector (PRS)
- Property Investment
- Engineering
- Technology & Construction
- Student Accommodation Disputes
- Transport Infrastructure
- Utilities, Energy & Environmental Law
- Education
- Healthcare
Why Choose Witan Solicitors?
- 100+ Years of Experience: Our construction solicitors have over a century of combined experience
- Winning Cases Since 2014: With an impeccable track record, we ensure the best outcome in each case
- Legal 500 Recognised: Our Solicitors have been recognised in the Legal 500
- Industry Experts: Our construction lawyers always have their finger on the pulse of construction law
- Multilingual Support: Our team offers legal support in over 10 languages, working with both national and international clients
- Construction law experts near you: Our construction solicitors are based in three office locations – Birmingham, London and Northampton
Not sure whether Witan Solicitors is the right choice for you? Speak to one of our construction lawyers in an initial no-obligation consultation to help you decide. Send us an email at info@witansolicitors.co.uk today.
Common Examples of Construction Disputes
Construction disputes are more common than you might expect. Below you can explore real-life examples and read the legal advice our construction law solicitors have offered:
- Over-valuation of building works
- Trade supplier and Court action
- Domestic sub-contractor issue
- Making a case to extend time
- No payment from a regular source of work
- Issue of the Final Certificate under the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2011
- A cosy relationship or a contract?
- Late completion and delay damages
Contact Us
Need some legal advice on a construction dispute? Get in touch with our commercial law teams in Birmingham, London or Northampton on info@witansolicitors.co.uk to discuss your case with an expert lawyer in an initial no-obligation consultation.
Common Contract Disputes Scenarios
- Over-valuation of building works
- Trade supplier and Court action
- Domestic sub-contractor issue
- Making a case to extend time
- No payment from a regular source of work
- Issue of the Final Certificate under the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2011
- A cosy relationship or a contract?
- Late completion and delay damages
Qarrar Somji
Solicitor-Advocate
Qarrar qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2014 having previously had experience in a varying range of litigation roles.
