At Ashtons Legal we bring a wealth of local knowledge and specialist skill sets across the development sector to provide you with a comprehensive service from the very start of your construction project.
We can advise on the available options for procuring your development project, from considering funding options and EU procurement issues to structuring the transaction itself.
Drawing on the expertise of our commercial property and planning colleagues we can draft and advise on development agreements, agreements for lease and licenses for alterations as well as other project specific documentation.
We have significant experience in drafting and reporting on bespoke and standard forms of construction documents, including professional appointments, building contacts, sub-contracts, guarantees and bonds and can advise on all of the bespoke forms of contract, including JCT, NEC, ICE and GC/Works as well as partnering agreements.
With experience of acting for commercial lenders on a wide range of projects, we are well placed to advise all potential parties in a funded development including developers, contractors, subcontractors, funders and the professional team.
As a well known local specialist in the education sector, we have particular skills in advising on funding and statutory issues concerning construction projects in this arena.