Our Construction Service
Whether you are a developer, contractor, or sub-contractor in the construction industry, we are specialist construction lawyers who understand your business.
Our experienced construction team is full service, so we can provide bespoke construction law advice structured to help you achieve your business goals. Our construction lawyers advise on procurement strategy, contract review and negotiation, and disputes for building, construction, and engineering projects.
Construction legal services cover all aspects of the development and construction process, from inception to completion. The input from our construction lawyers goes beyond pure contract drafting and encompasses strategic advice, risk management, due diligence, and disputes.
The construction team acts for various parties in the construction sector, from public bodies and financial institutions to major developers, contractors, specialist subcontractors and consultants.
Our construction solicitors can help you with the following:
Our Construction Approach
Our construction team will bring specialised knowledge of construction projects to develop ideas, manage risks and create commercially driven solutions. Our construction solicitors provide clients with the legal support they require to make better decisions.
As our client, your agenda will be our primary focus - what is important to you, the challenges, the opportunities, and how we can deliver what you need. Our construction solicitors are recognised for being pragmatic and getting the deal done efficiently. Construction contracts and development projects can be complex, so our construction and projects team will be at hand to assist you every step of the way.
Our construction lawyers pride themselves on providing clients with clear, commercial, and pragmatic advice through detailed technical knowledge of the construction industry and expertise regarding construction law. Some of our lawyers have a background in engineering; we can speak your language and assist with engineering contracts and construction disputes.
Our construction solicitors share a real interest in property development obligations, which helps us establish strong relationships with our clients to work closely with you and become a part of your team. With detailed knowledge of construction documents and disputes, we will find the best route for you and try to keep matters out of technology and construction court (TCC).
If you need expert advice regarding building contracts, construction projects, or contentious construction disputes; Myerson Solicitors can help. Our construction and construction dispute solicitors work with other departments, such as Dispute Resolution and Commercial Property, to ensure the best possible service for your company.
Why Work With Our Construction Lawyers?
- We have been ranked as a Top Tier law firm by the Legal 500 for the last seven years.
- You will have access to construction experts in the Myerson Construction Group.
- You will receive city-quality construction legal advice at regional prices.
- Our construction lawyers provide a partner-led service to ensure you receive the best legal advice and commercially minded support.
- Our construction solicitors have a large team of qualified solicitors which can meet your deadlines.
- Our construction dispute solicitiors understand that each matter is bespoke to your unique circumstances and that you need support from a construction lawyer experienced in dealing with various clients and types of work.
- We are a full-service law firm operating from a one-site office, which means our teams communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Our construction team use the latest technology to ensure that they are working as efficiently as possible, and that geographical distance will not prevent us from providing excellent client service.
- Look at the Myerson Promise for further benefits of working with us here.
Meet Our Construction Solicitors
Home-grown or recruited from national, regional or city firms. Our construction solicitors are experts in their fields and respected by their peers.
Contact Our Experts
You can contact our lawyers below if you have any more questions or want more information:
0161 941 4000
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