Despite constant advances in technology, construction does not get any easier. Margins and deadlines are tight and the allocation and management of risk is of key importance.
The Muckle LLP construction team provides focused, commercial advice on the procurement, funding and delivery of construction, engineering and infrastructure projects and related disputes, both in the UK and overseas. We’ll work closely with your team to provide practical, commercial advice from project inception, through the procurement and tender stages (including OJEU), to completion and beyond.
Where problems arise, we have the skills, capacity and experience to help you resolve any dispute appropriately and cost effectively ranging from UK adjudications to major international arbitrations and dispute resolution boards. We have experience of working with a wide range of clients in the public and private sector, banks and funding institutions, contractors, professionals and subcontractors.
Here’s how we can help
Our services include:
- building and engineering contracts (including PFI/PPP);
- partnering, collaboration and framework agreements;
- professional appointments and novation agreements;
- warranties and third party rights;
- ancillary project documents such as bonds and guarantees;
- UK construction and engineering disputes involving either adjudication or reference to specialist division of the High Court (Technology Construction Court);
- international and engineering disputes including dispute resolution board procedures, and ICC arbitration (we have experience in over 20 different jurisdictions); and
- alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation, negotiation, support and and representation, conciliation and expert witness reference. Muckle LLP is passionate about alternative methods of resolving cases in way which are fast, modern and cost effective.
Clients and Experience
Here are some of our clients and how we have acted for them:
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Preparation of the university’s professional team panel framework appointments, advising on the demolition of existing buildings and the development of a new design and build sports facility with a construction cost of approximately £20 million.
Redevelopment project
The progressive redevelopment of approximately 1,000 acres at Consett, County Durham, including residential housing, leisure facilities and industrial units. Construction value to date in excess of £30 million.
McAleer & Rushe
The development of a 254-bedroom hotel, 152,000-square foot office building, commercial units and underground car park development in Sheffield under three linked building contracts.
Milford Haven LNG Terminal
Advising on claims arising from £184m Engineer Procure Commission.
A5 Trunk Road
Advising in respect of £6m geo-technical dispute managing expert evidence and negotiating successful outcome.
What people say about us
Robert Langley is recognised for his command of contentious construction law, and has been described by one source as "one of the best contract law lawyers in the UK."
Chambers & Partners 2012