We draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of contracts including:

  • appointments of professional consultants – architect, engineer, project manager, principal designer etc
  • construction contracts – lump sum turnkey, design/build, target cost, cost plus etc.
  • security documents including performance bonds, bid bonds, advance payment guarantees
  • framework contracts for works and services
  • maintenance and facilities management agreements

We also advise on the structuring of a project, both in the UK and overseas.

We are familiar with the standard forms of contract: JCT, NEC, MF/1, IChemE, FIDIC, etc.

Our principal, Giles Dixon, has been involved in drafting a number of innovative contracts including:

  • the JCT Constructing Excellence Contract
  • Self-Build contracts for ContractStore developed with Self Build Zone
  • A suite of construction management agreements for the ACA