Expert legal services and support for the construction sector.
The construction sector covers a vast range of projects, and there are multiple interdependent facets to each of those projects. From inner-city regeneration schemes to complex interior fit-outs, to barn renovations and even the creation of new neighbourhoods and mixed-use developments – they’re all underway somewhere in the UK right now.
Success demands a command of the relevant legal processes and documentation
Of course, a construction project needs a capable and experienced project team and a sound supply chain. But its smooth progress – from winning contracts to handover – relies on the quality of the documentation governing the works.
That’s where our expert legal team can help.
Highly respected and recommended for construction
Legal 500 (2025) describes our Construction team as follows: “Without a doubt Stephens Scown are my go-to practice for construction legal matters. They provide clear, honest and expert advice without all the ifs, buts and maybes.”
Meanwhile, Chambers and Partners (2025) describe us as being “really able to add value and influence our thinking in order to get the most out of a situation.”
Reassurance through proven expertise in the legal aspects of construction projects
Our Construction team has a detailed understanding of the industry. Our lawyers lecture regularly on construction law, consult extensively, and are members of Constructing Excellence, The Society of Construction Law and the Adjudication Society.
Constructive insight and experience
The team works closely with our Real Estate, Development and Corporate teams, advising clients such as funders, property developers, contractors, sub-contractors and business owners on the terms of contracts, development agreements and warranties for construction projects. This helps us provide contextually practical and pragmatic advice, including the best ways to structure the contractual arrangements.
Practical expert help with the legal side of construction
Whether you need solutions to an existing issue, or guidance in avoiding problems further down the line, we have the experience and capabilities to help.
Preparing watertight paperwork
Our Construction Law team can provide specialist support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating project documentation such as:
bespoke contract amendments
JCT, NEC and other forms of construction contract
collateral warranties
terms and conditions
letters of appointment
framework agreements
EPC and O+M contracts
Our construction legal expertise at work
Our experience includes:
drafting the construction documentation for a new town being built in Cornwall
advising on the documentation required for a new retail superstore in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
acting for a Housing Association drafting an entire suite of contracts, appointments and collateral warranties in relation to the contractor, sub-contractors, engineers, architects and land quality assessors for the construction of their new office in Exeter
drafting the construction documentation for a large town centre redevelopment in Bideford
advising a creative sub-contractor and drafting contracts for a high-profile themed London shopping centre fit-out
advising architects on numerous appointment documents related to residential and commercial developments across the UK.
If your construction project has encountered unforeseen challenges and you need advice about a dispute you can find more information here.
We can support your organisation with its purpose and impact:
Our Construction team advise developers and contractors in respect of sustainable building methods such as Passive House or the use of low carbon materials. We encourage clients to consider the environmental impact of the work at an early stage and to ensure that they include provisions in their contracts to ensure that sustainability demands are met. We also work closely with project managers to ensure that what is built is in accordance with the high specification and environment standards required.
To find out more about what we do as a firm to support organisations with their purpose and impact click here.
