Our small but select client base includes businesses engaged in engineering and construction activities both in the UK and overseas as well as start-ups.  We also provide support to other law firms in the UK and overseas.

Large Projects on which members of the Firm have been involved include:

  • Port and dredging contracts
  • Supply &  maintenance contracts for £2 billion rail project in UK
  • Highways and local authority term contracts
  • PFI/PPP contracts including coastal maintenance

Construction

  • Advising on architect appointments for a wide range of developments
  • Drafting contracts for contractors, developers, institutions and self builders
  • Preparing standard terms of business for architects, engineers etc.
  • Advice on structuring of projects

International

  • Cross-border distribution & agency agreements
  • Documentation for polyester plant in Egypt
  • Drafting supply and installation contracts for a US corporation for a new oil plant in Russia.
  • FIDIC based construction contract for $500 million development in Oman

Corporate

  • Acquisition transaction by client of  hotels
  • Information technology due diligence and intellectual property support of asset acquisition
  • Converting professional practice from a general partnership to LLP
  • Shareholders’ agreements
  • Formation and establishment of business presences in the UK on behalf of overseas clients

Information Technology and Intellectual Property

  • Advice on websites including standard terms and privacy policies
  • Software licences and maintenance agreements
  • Confidentiality, non-compete and service agreements