Professionals working in the construction industry face a number of challenges stemming from increased industry regulation, as well as widening exposure to claims for damages. Recent case law suggests that construction professionals such as architects, engineers or surveyors may be liable in damages for pure economic loss arising from professional negligence.  The susceptibility of construction professionals to potentially large and complex adjudication claims has also been confirmed.

 

In this fast-changing environment, construction professionals need innovative legal advice to help them manage litigation risks effectively.

 

Our firm acts for a wide range of construction professionals such as architects, engineers, surveyors, and project managers. We advise on all forms of dispute resolution including arbitration, adjudication, mediation, expert determination, and litigation. 

 

Our team is well equipped to advise on the complex issues that frequently arise in claims against construction professionals. These include the scope of duty of care, breach, limitation, the assessment of loss, set-off, contributory negligence, apportionment and contribution. We have hands-on experience working with the broad spectrum of construction-related contracts and appointments, including the RIBA Standard Form of Agreement, the Ace Conditions of Engagement, the RICS Form of Agreement, and the JCT family of contracts, amongst others.

 

Besides having strong capabilities in claims handling, our team also has a wealth of experience in advising on insurance and policy coverage issues relating to construction professionals.

 

We are recommended by the leading legal directories, the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as a "specialist construction practice" which "has attracted professionals from across the construction industry". Our team has handled a number of high profile, reported, construction-related claims, including the defence of a £50m claim against an engineering consultancy.