Projects & Construction
As the best in the industry, our projects, construction and energy lawyers have all the expertise you need. We have advised on construction and energy projects internationally for over 40 years. Some recent accolades include:
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Adjudication is confidential. As a result, it is difficult really to understand the process and identify the best adjudicators unless you are regularly involved: We are. We have helped our clients to succeed in the circumstances outlined below. How can we help you?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a generic name given to potential dispute resolution techniques, most commonly mediation but including conciliation expert determination and the use of disputes resolution boards.
As governments are seeking to achieve value for money and efficiencies in their delivery of social infrastructure they are increasingly seeking collaborations between public sector bodies and the private sector to design, build, finance and operate social infrastructure. Projects are becoming less about developing buildings and more about delivering services and utilising assets.
We provide a complete range of legal solutions for businesses in the Construction Sector and our team is focused on its needs. The collective knowledge that our people gained from working across the Sector will be available to complement that of your own team.
Pinsent Masons is one of the world's largest and most respected construction and infrastructure law firms. Recent accolades include being named Global Construction Law Firm of the Year 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2006 (Who's Who Legal) and Infrastructure Team of the Year 2008 (The Lawyer).
With Pinsent Masons, one of the world's largest and most respected construction and infrastructure law firms, you're in safe hands.
Although these days many construction industry disputes are resolved through adjudication or ADR, litigation in the High Court still plays its part, in particular:
We have a leading reputation internationally for our work in complex engineering and manufacturing. We act for some of the leading defence and aerospace contractors, customers and financiers including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Babcock International, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, and Royal Bank of Scotland.
We have advised on over 70 schools projects in the UK and Ireland across a range of procurement models including design & build, PFI and BSF. We act for authorities, sponsors, funders and contractors.
Employers and funders in ever increasing numbers are recognising the benefits of using the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) – commonly referred to by its former name, the New Engineering Contract (NEC). In particular, the standard form documents have been endorsed by the UK Office of Government Commerce and recently by the London Olympic Delivery Authority. Contractors, consultants and...
As the leading law firm advising the construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure industries we have extensive experience in advising in relation to all aspects of EPC contracting and its related EPIC and EPCC forms. Our lawyers have worked on a number of high value projects throughout the world and are used to developing innovative solutions to enhance project deliverability. As an award...
The Institution of Civil Engineers Contract, known as the ICE form, has been in existence since 1945 and has been the contract of choice for all major civil engineering projects in the UK for over 50 years.
Pinsent Masons is world-renowned for its reputation in large, complex international arbitrations as part of the broad range of legal services it offers to clients and in relation to international infrastructure and other major projects. Specialist knowledge and expertise has been developed in a large number of sectors, including power, oil and gas, energy and natural resources, airports, rail, roads...
The Joint Contracts Tribunal Limited (JCT) suite of contracts are the most commonly used contracts in the construction industry. Our unrivalled experience in using these forms of contract means that whether you are negotiating a JCT Contract, need advice or want to resolve a dispute on an existing JCT Contract, we can offer you a top quality service.
Management of household, commercial and industrial waste is a key concern for government at local and central levels. There are numerous political, environmental and legislative pressures regarding the safe and effective disposal of waste be it through landfill, waste to energy, mechanical biological treatment or other methods.
Partnering principles, framework and alliancing contracts are established features of both public sector and, increasingly, private sector led construction projects.
We have structured, documented and delivered procurements for major projects in many countries. We advise contracting authorities and employers/prime contractors on their procurement strategy and we advised bidders on their bidding strategy.
Our knowledge and experience in PFI and other PPP projects is unparalleled. Our team of over 200 lawyers do work from across 3 continents and handles projects with capital values from the tens of millions to the billions.
As the leading lawyers to the Construction and Energy Industries, we were the first to recognise that we had much more to offer those industries than the traditional lawyers' role in procuring projects or resolving disputes at the end of projects. Our clients consistently tell us that the greatest benefits we bring come from applying our legal expertise, sector knowledge and commercial understanding...
Pinsent Masons has advised on a wide range of sports and leisure, hotels and joined up service centre projects from local libraries and football clubs to sporting facilities for high profile competitions delivered on the world stage. Our industry knowledge underpins our reputation as one of the leading providers of legal services to the sports and leisure sector, from procurement to completion through...
The development of an efficient transport system and the other infrastructure it supports is high on the agenda of governments worldwide. Participants in transport projects need lawyers who understand the unique issues affecting different transport concessions such as airports, roads and road maintenance, tunnels, rail and ports.
Global investment of about US$800 billion over the next 10 years is estimated by the World Bank as essential to bring water and wastewater services in line with acceptable international standards. Whether you're involved in desalination, wastewater or other water treatment project, you will need lawyers who understand the institutional reform, environmental and regulatory environment in which your...