Construction and Civil Engineering Law Solicitors in UK.

MacRoberts Solicitors

Advisors to

* local authorities
* private developers
* contractors and sub-contractors
* lenders
* architects
* engineers
* surveyors
* insurers

With unrivalled prowess in all aspects of construction and engineering law, our Construction Group provides advice which covers the full range of construction law issues, from contract formation and assembly to dispute handling and resolution.

Our clients include local authorities, private developers, contractors and sub-contractors in all areas of the construction industry. We also advise lenders to the industry and a substantial number of architectural, engineering and surveying practices together with their insurers.

Our Construction Group comprises a team of highly-experienced lawyers whose role is to draft and advise on

* all types of standard forms
* bespoke contracts
* professional appointments
* collateral warranties
* bonds
* joint ventures
* consortium agreements

On dispute resolution, the Group provides expertise in all aspects, ranging from adjudication, arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and litigation. In each, MacRoberts’ lawyers are dedicated to the resolution of contentious issues.

By anticipating issues, setting and meeting deadlines and seeking consistently the ‘best value’ solution, MacRoberts’ Construction Group leads the way for its clients in the dynamic and continually developing field of construction law. Our strength-in-depth enables the Construction Group to offer our clients leading-edge advice, always at the level they feel is most appropriate for their circumstances.

We are one of the UK’s leading specialist construction and engineering law practices and act for a very broad range of Clients drawn from across the Industry. This includes Developers, Contractors, Consultants, Sureties, Banks, Local Authorities and other Public Bodies, as well as private individuals.

Our aim is to provide every participant in the construction process access to the complete range of legal advice and assistance they might require. The work we undertake spans all aspects of project procurement, including the drafting and negotiation of Development documentation, through advice during the construction process, and on to dispute avoidance, dispute handling, and dispute resolution.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for providing pertinent and commercial advice aimed at delivering the most economic and practical solutions to our Clients' needs. To do this we foster working methods which make us easily accessible, and which enable us to make a cost effective contribution to the Construction process.

Arthur Cox is one of the only Irish law firms with a dedicated team of construction law specialists. We are at the absolute forefront of our field, having one of the leading practices in Ireland. Our Construction Group understands the blend of commercial and legal issues confronting the construction industry. Members of the group are industry specialists, but can draw on a wide variety of skills and experience both from within the team and other groups in the firm, to ensure that we can assist our client’s achieve efficient project execution and delivery, and to minimise disruption through disputes.

Our Litigation department handles a wide range of commercial, contract and private litigation. We also undertake work from correspondent solicitors north and south of the border and from abroad.

We handle contract and construction law disputes, actions for Judicial Review, property based litigation, debt recovery and repossession, family law, gaming and liquor licensing and employment law.

Construction law disputes

All aspects of building and civil engineering contracts, implement commercial documentation, assist liquidators in winding up proceedings, promote and defend intellectual property rights, the resolution of disputes arising out of the breach of obligation by professional people.

Property based litigation

Recovery of possession of commercial, rural and residential properties, recovery of arrears of rent, service and insurance charges and dilapidation claims, advice on commercial contracts.