In terms of innovation, Ward Hadaway were at the forefront of supporting my business through the really difficult initial period of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pragmatic view and approach they helped us to take with a number of our clients was key in securing a favourable outcome in very trying circumstances.
Our team of experienced, specialist lawyers have many combined years of experience working across the construction and engineering industry, advising businesses on all shapes and sizes of building, refurbishment and engineering projects.
We act for organisations offering a range of services including support at the inception planning of a new project, ensuring all documentation is compliant, achieves the client’s needs and offers best value, offering project support to manage risk and avoid dispute, as well as handling any claims and disputes should they arise.
With an unwavering commitment to client objectives and clear focus on solutions, working with our experienced team of legal experts, you can be assured we’ll get the job done, and then some.
Our services
Procurement and project set-up
- Project structures
- Procurement advice
- Contract selection
Documentation
- Building and Engineering contracts
- Development agreements
- Framework agreements
- Partnerships and alliancing
- Consultant appointments
- Collateral warranties and third party rights
- Bonds and guarantees
Project support
- Advice
- Risk management
- Troubleshooting
- Dispute avoidance
Regulatory and health and safety
- CDM Regulations
- Health and safety
Claims & disputes
- Dispute avoidance and resolution
- Adjudication
- Arbitration
- Court proceedings
- Defects
- Design
- Workmanship
- Payment and final account disputes
- Delay and disruption