Our dedicated and experienced Construction and Engineering team can help you navigate through the whole life of construction projects – from inception to completion, protecting your interests throughout, whether you are a contractor, developer, construction professional, end-user or investor.
Recognised as a ‘go to’ construction team in the Scottish legal market, we also support clients across the entire UK and internationally, in a range of sectors including real estate, renewable energy, retail, leisure, transport, education, insurance, charities and social housing.
With us, you will receive responsive, accessible and technically excellent advice on both non-contentious and contentious matters.
We have a proven track record in advising on all aspects of large construction projects, from their origins, to swiftly managing disputes during or after works are completed.
Our aim is to keep you on track to achieve a successful project, on time and on budget, while we help you navigate any unforeseen circumstances along the way.
Our construction team regularly advises on a broad range of projects from inception to completion and beyond.
Negotiation of construction contracts (including those based on standard form contracts such as the SBCC, JCT, NEC and ICC forms), professional appointments, collateral warranties and all associated documentation to provide a market standard suite of construction documents.
The inter-relationship between construction and development and finance documents working closely with other teams across the firm as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
We will take time to work with you and your team from the outset to understand your business and needs before advising on the relevant form of contract for your particular project – we do not take a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
Adjudication determines disputes quickly and is used widely in the construction industry. We have a proven track record in both pursuing and defending adjudications.
Some construction disputes are resolved at litigation or arbitration. We have much experience in both and, with our team of Solicitor Advocates, we can provide a ‘one stop’ service and represent you at every step of the way, including the hearings in court or tribunal.
Where possible, we aim to resolve matters through negotiation. Mediation can be a helpful way of resolving matters commercially, without the need for more formal dispute resolution processes.
It is always better to resolve issues on site before they escalate. We give you prompt advice to deal with issues quickly and effectively before they threaten to derail the project.
We are with you every step of the way, providing a seamless one-stop-shop service from the origins of a project and putting in place the contracts, to providing ‘real time’ advice while on site and representation at formal dispute resolution during or at the end of the construction phase.
For some decisions, time is of the essence. We give prompt, practical advice and clear strategic direction so that you can make informed decisions swiftly.
Led by lawyers with decades of experience, we are recognised for our technical excellence in this field. We understand the pressures that you face during your projects and give actionable advice to protect your interests.
With BTO, you will also have access to one of the largest groupings of Solicitor Advocates at a single firm in Scotland. This in-house team enables us to provide you with a streamlined service driving down your costs as a result.
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