Civil and social global infrastructure is a market measured in trillions of U.S. dollars each decade.
The challenges of delivering major projects vary enormously around the world, but behind them all stands the need for experienced commercial lawyers who are able to advise procedurally on procurement and financing, and then draft and negotiate complex but clear commercially astute contracts that help manage the multitude of risks inherent in such substantial undertakings. Charles Russell Speechlys has a notable reputation in the construction and infrastructure sectors – both in the UK and internationally – with lawyers that specialise in, and work exclusively within, these sectors.
Time, money, people
The construction industry faces perennial challenges. There is already a skills shortage in the sector, and Brexit has the potential to make it worse. For contractors and sub-contractors, major projects take a long time to come to the table and a long time to receive approval. You need the support of a law firm that understands your pressures and works rapidly and efficiently, taking time out of the process rather than building it in. We work responsively to keep off your critical path.
Why work with us?
Our experience in these sectors is broad and deep. Our way of working is collaborative, and ultimately construction is all about collaborative endeavour. Our clients range from international governments and Fortune 500 engineering firms through to major contractors, specialist sub-contractors and consultants. We support our clients across a range of markets including energy, infrastructure, building/construction and process engineering. For each market we field experts who understand the specific issues that affect these projects across a range of jurisdictions, including throughout the MENA region where we have a number of offices. Many projects will proceed on bespoke documentation, but we also work with – and provide training on - all the international model forms including all FIDIC, NEC3 and IChemE contracts.
At any stage of a project, be it structuring or bidding, asset acquisition or disposal, dispute avoidance or resolution, our lawyers will help you to drive your project forward and keep it on track.

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Our thinking
David Savage
VAT Reverse Charge for Construction: Now, never, later?
Carolyn Davies
Grand designs – Who should take the design risk in an MMC project?
MMC have been touted as a way to tackle costs and inefficiencies within construction, but who takes responsibility for the design ?
David Savage
David Savage quoted by Construction Law on the confusion over construction contract liabilities arising from Covid-19
An increase in construction disputes relating to time and cost impacts of Covid-19 related project impacts has been seen.
David Savage
Is UK construction missing out on Research & Development tax credits?
Fiona Edmond
Keeping Up With Construction: Pre-procurement - Practical Pointers
Successful procurement is more than the choice of the construction contract.
Katherine Keenan
Wooden towers – the rise of the “plyscraper”
Paul Henty
Understanding Rules of Origin under the Brexit Agreement
The UK-EU TCA came into effect on 31st December 2020, what does it mean for importers and exporters? and what does Rules of Origin mean?
Sara Cunningham
Haliburton v Chubb: The final say on an arbitrator’s duty of disclosure
We consider some of the key points when appointed arbitrators do not agree on the appointment of the third arbitrator as chairman.
Anna Sowerby
‘Subject to contract’ – The effect of these words in settlement negotiations
The importance of the ‘subject to contract’ label during settlement negotiations and communications.
Carolyn Davies
Better Buildings: Construction Products to be subject to higher scrutiny
Niel Coertse
Conditional payment clauses in the UK and Middle East
Niel Coertse writes for Practical Law Construction on how conditional payment clauses help to prevent cash flow difficulties.
Niel Coertse
Niel Coertse writes for the Practical Law Construction Blog on conditional payment clauses in the UK and Middle East
Conditional payment provisions are prohibited in the UK, but in the Middle East, 'pay when paid' provisions play a significant role.
Anna Reynolds
What do the April 2021 changes to the construction industry scheme rules mean for businesses?
Helen Coward
Changes to construction industry scheme rules from April 2021
Reviewing the main changes of the government's recently published draft legislation making changes to the Construction Industry Scheme.
Paul Henty
What does the Brexit Deal mean for the Construction Industry? Still some serious snagging issues
As the UK leaves the European Union, what does it mean for the Construction Industry?
Sam Johnson
‘Black holes’ on construction projects – The gravity of the situation
Following the TCC’s recent decision, what does it mean for construction projects and the use of legal “black holes”?
Anne-Marie Balfour
Covid-19 Vaccination – can an employer make it compulsory for employees?
Complying with Health and Safety regulations will mean mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for employees?
Isabella Eacott
Interim Payment Applications – Substance over form
Isabella and Eveline wrote an article explaining why interim applications for payment must be clear and unambiguous in sub-contracts.
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: how to get consent applications right
Applications for consent to assign, sublet or alter premises are fraught with difficulties
Andrew Keeley
Construct.law - Winter 2020
Read the latest edition of Construct.Law bringing your legal and commercial insight into issues facing the construction industry.