Construction projects and development

Get expert legal advice on construction projects and development work

Our team of construction project lawyers have the knowledge and experience in projects and development to help your business to deliver complex schemes with multiple stakeholders.

We act for a range of developers, employers, contractors, funders and public bodies to advise on the appropriate procurement and contract structure for your project. We help our clients to achieve their objectives by considering, allocating and mitigating risk. Our depth of experience gives us up to date insight into the current market position on key risks and allows us to anticipate funder requirements.

Construction projects of any scale can be complex and the competing demands of various stakeholders mean that practical, commercial legal advice based on a wealth of knowledge and experience is invaluable. We are experienced in all aspects of projects and development, from planning, funding, design and construction, to post-construction contract advice and ongoing support. Sectors we work in include built environment, education, emergency services, energy and utilities, healthcare, local government, social housing, retail and leisure and transport.

We advise on the selection, amendment and negotiation of all major forms of contract, such as JCT, NEC, FIDIC, IChemE or we draft bespoke agreements to best suit your project. We have a detailed understanding of necessary requirements such as payment security, professional appointments, warranties, bonds and parent company guarantees.

We understand the need for the thorough, commercial and timely legal advice to ensure that whatever your role, your project is supported by people with an understanding of the demands and pressures of getting a project from inception to completion.

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Accolades

Outstanding team quality with a good understanding of our companies needs & aspirations. The team provide clear and concise advice.
Legal 500 2025
Their knowledge of the industry is fantastic and they offer good advise, describing different scenarios and potential outcomes. The billing is informative and will also provide full costs to date, which helps in ensuring spend/budgets are managed. Requests for information are dealt with swiftly and information received on return is informative.
Legal 500 2025
The Weightmans team are always promptly available when you need them and are very responsive. The team always demonstrate fantastic knowledge of the law, including being able to give the most up-to date advice on developing statutory issues or cases.
Legal 500 2025
The people are always honest but reassuring. They explain the facts in simple terms allowing collaborative decisions to be made along the way.
Legal 500 2025
The team are experts in their field. The advice they provide is essential for us to progress the claims we are working through.
Legal 500 2025
I have found the breadth and depth of experience within the Weightman's team to be excellent. The solicitors are very quick to respond and keep to agreed timelines.
Chambers 2025
They are a strong team which is motivated, client-driven, commercially focused and professional.
Chambers 2025
The team at Weightmans is always prompt and there when you need them.
Chambers 2025
Their lawyers have an exceptional ability to understand and interpret complex technical matters.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans has strength at all tiers. As a national firm, it can bring resources in when required.
Chambers 2025