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Construction & Engineering

From concept to creation. Pragmatic, commercial and expert legal advice for all types of construction and engineering contracts.
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Construction & Engineering Legal Services

Construction projects need careful planning and coordination. Having a legal partner who is an expert in providing solutions to your legal and commercial risks will help you to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget, every time.

If issues do arise, we’re skilled in resolving them through negotiation, adjudication, arbitration or court proceedings.

Our construction team is ranked by both Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners and is best known for delivering major projects for clients across the UK and the Channel Islands including Aura Newcastle Limited, McAleer and Rushe and Home Group.

We act for procuring public and private organisations across all sectors including local government, health, education, commercial, industrial , residential, retail, energy, off-shore, travel, sport, leisure and charities.

See our construction & engineering specialisms
  • Bespoke building and engineering contracts
  • Standard industry contracts (such as such as NEC /JCT /FIDIC /MF1 /IChemE /LOGIC /ICC /RIBA /RICS /ICE)
  • Sub-Contracts
  • Professional consultants' appointments
  • Collateral Warranties
  • Direct Agreements
  • Performance and other bonds
  • Parent Company Guarantees
  • Interface agreements
  • Specific construction legislation such as:
    • Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
    • The CDM Regulations 2015
    • The Building Safety Act 2022

"The key thing that stands out compared to other firms is how well they clearly outline often complex issues and potential solutions in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. They are always calm and collected, which often helps defuse tense all-party calls when potential issues arise and helps make deals happen when conflicts crop up. Adam Aston always has a calm head and provides sound advice without fail. Ross Galbraith is also very strong at providing clear advice and working to tight deadlines."

Legal 500 UK, client quote

"The team at Muckle is quick and responsive when working on deals, and unusually (in my view), they are incredibly commercial and practical, trying to find solutions to challenges rather than simply listing the many reasons for not overcoming a challenge. Their attention to detail is second to none, and importantly, they are very well organised, which means that they are constantly being proactive and chasing outstanding points with the opposing lawyers. For me, their collaborative approach sets them apart in the market."

Legal 500 UK, client quote

Key Contact

adam aston
Partner and head of construction & engineering
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