Development & Construction Sector Solicitors
Property development and construction projects depend on timing, funding, contracts and clear decisions made at the right stage.
Whether you are acquiring land, securing funding, negotiating development agreements, preparing construction documents, managing build risk, or dealing with an issue on a live project, we help you move forward with clear options and practical next steps. We support developers, landowners, contractors, funders and property businesses with the legal issues that affect both project delivery and long-term value.
Where a project crosses into more than one area, we bring the right specialists together around one clear point of contact. That might include support with commercial property, planning, construction, finance, corporate, environmental issues, employment or dispute resolution. That way, you are not left coordinating separate strands of advice while trying to keep a development or construction project on track.
Our focus on clear, dependable advice runs throughout the firm. Harrison Drury’s commercial property, construction and wider real estate-related work is recognised in independent legal directories including Chambers and Partners (UK) and The Legal 500 (UK), and the firm holds Lexcel, the Law Society’s practice management standard, offering added reassurance that you are in safe hands.
Where we can help:
A site acquisition issue can affect the whole development programme. A planning or title concern can delay progress. A construction contract can shape risk long before work begins on site. A payment dispute, variation or supply chain issue can quickly put pressure on cost, relationships and delivery. So you need legal advice that is commercial, responsive and focused on keeping your project moving.
We have an in-depth knowledge of the complexities of construction and development work and a team deep enough to service that work for the largest of clients. Our team has extensive experience and expertise, with an understanding that every site and scheme are different. They will work in close partnership with you to provide bespoke, creative solutions to enable you to achieve your objectives.
We can assist with all aspects of construction and development work including:
- Development agreements
- Funding (including forward funding/forward sale agreements)
- Joint venture agreements
- Site assembly
- Pre-lettings (including agreements for lease)
- Construction law issues and documentation
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Construction Contract Disputes