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Construction and Engineering

Our construction and engineering practice provides specialist, in-depth expertise across a number of sectors in the construction industry including infrastructure, energy and real estate projects.

We provide support and assistance to a wide spectrum of clients including PFI project companies, developers, investors, house-builders, occupiers, contractors, institutions, banks and consultants.

We routinely advise on:

  • Procurement strategies;
  • Building contracts and appointments;
  • Warranties, third party rights, bonds and guarantees;
  • Funding arrangements;
  • Risk and project management; and
  • Dispute avoidance and resolution.

Reported cases
S&T (UK) Limited v Grove Developments Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2448
Grove Developments Ltd v S&T(UK) Limited [2018] EWHC 123 (TCC)
Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Limited v Grove Developments Limited [2016] EWCA Civ 990
Grove Developments Ltd v Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Limited [2016] EWHC 168 (TCC)
Henia Investments Inc v Beck Interiors Limited [2015] EWHC 2433 (TCC)
Al Wadden Hotel Ltd v Man Enterprise Sal Offshore [2014] EWHC 4796 (TCC)

Client training

We provide a range of training to keep our contacts up to date with developments in case law and legislation and to deal with particular issues they may be facing. 

Expertise:

Recent work

Brookfield Properties

Advising Brookfield Properties on the development of Principal Place, including the construction and letting of 430,000 sq ft of office space to Amazon for its new headquarters and the development of a 50 storey residential tower. The development is above incoming main lines to Liverpool Street Station so included a significant interface with Network Rail.

Stanhope

Advising on the redevelopment of the iconic Television Centre at White City with a mixed use development. We have advised on construction, financing, lettings and issues relating to the ongoing occupation of part of the site by the BBC.

Legal & General

Advising Legal & General’s flagship Build to Rent Fund on the acquisition of development of various sites including real estate, construction and financing elements. We have recently advised on developments and forward fundings at Walthamstow, Bristol, Salford, Bath and Leeds.

Grove Developments

Acting for Grove Developments in a number of adjudications, in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in relation to several substantial claims concerning the construction of a hotel and ballroom linked to the O2 arena at Greenwich peninsula.

Weston Homes

Acting for Weston Homes in High Court proceedings against a sub-contractor in relation to the design and construction of cladding at a prestigious commercial and residential multi-tower development in Battersea.

PFI projects

Advising project companies, contractor and service suppliers in relation to a number of multi-million pound disputes arising from PFI projects at government buildings, schools and waste management facilities across the UK.

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Doug Wass

 Partner
+44 (0)20 7849 2569 Email Doug

Andy Mather

 Partner
+44 (0)20 7849 2421 Email Andy

Angus Dawson

 Partner
+44 (0)20 7849 2419 Email Angus

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In depth

The King’s Speech: real estate and construction soundbites

Rebecca Delaney, Fiona Bishop , Marica Groundes-Peace 08 Nov 2023
King Charles III delivered his first speech as king on 7 November 2023 from the House of Lords.
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The Building Safety Act – the biggest change to building safety in 40 years

Fiona Bishop , Rebecca Delaney 25 May 2022
The Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) achieved Royal Assent on 28 April, providing a framework for radical change in the way in which all buildings are to be designed and...
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The Building Safety Bill – what’s new?

Fiona Bishop , Rebecca Delaney 06 Oct 2021
The government’s plans to overhaul the way in which new buildings are designed, built, altered and maintained took a step forward with the publication of the Building Safety Bill...
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"The team have been professional and attentive, and they go above and beyond expectations to deliver a great service."

Chambers UK 2023

"Macfarlanes' grasp of complexities and strategies is outstanding."

Chambers UK 2023

"They have a great knowledge and understanding of the construction industry and they always provide a quality service."

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"An excellent firm with innovative ways of dealing with client issues."

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"Deep and broad sector-specific knowledge. Approachable, friendly team who can balance the requirements of the complex organisation I work with."

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