Practicing in construction and engineering is all about the legal dimensions involved in taking a building or infrastructure project from a plan to reality, making sure the process runs smoothly and your client is protected, and helping to resolve disputes when things go wrong.
Lawyers are needed to ensure all other necessary legal steps have been taken - for example, the gaining of planning permission or environmental permits.
Contentious (dispute-focused) work involves assessing the legal position of a party involved in a construction dispute and then guiding them through the steps necessary to resolve it, which could involve negotiation of a settlement agreement, a mediation process, or even a trial.
