Construction

Edwin Coe’s Construction team delivers both contentious and non-contentious legal services to a broad range of clients across various industry sectors.

Collaborating closely with other departments within the firm, we are committed to providing comprehensive support tailored to our clients’ needs.

We deliver both contentious and non-contentious legal services to developers, contractors, funders and consultants, providing practical, commercially attuned support at every stage.

 

Working closely with colleagues in our property, corporate and tax teams, we ensure that advice is contextual, coordinated and aligned with our clients’ broader commercial objectives. The guidance we provide gives you the confidence to plan, build and resolve issues with clarity and control.

 

A joined-up view 

 

Every successful project depends on coordination – between people, disciplines and objectives. Our work spans the full spectrum of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. We collaborate with our clients’ property and finance teams to ensure that each project is structured, documented and delivered effectively.

 

Where specialist input is needed, we draw on experts across the firm and our established industry contacts in areas such as project finance, corporate structuring, taxation, intellectual property, planning and health and safety.

 

Understanding the importance of building safety.

 

We also have particular expertise in building safety remediation, including fire and cladding matters. Our lawyers act for resident management companies (RMC) and right-to-manage companies (RTM) undertaking remediation projects funded by the Building Safety Fund or Cladding Safety Scheme, and negotiate Remediation Works Agreements (RWAs) with developers who have signed the Developer Remediation Contract (DRC) with the Government.

 

We advise developers, contractors and consultants on their obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022 and represent clients when safety issues progress into formal claims.

 

Quiet strength. Lasting results. 

 

We recognise that, in construction, prevention is better than cure. Our team works proactively to identify risks early, resolve issues efficiently and maintain productive relationships across project teams. Where disputes arise, we aim to resolve them quickly and commercially through negotiation, mediation, conciliation, joint expert determination or dispute review boards.
If formal proceedings become necessary, we provide partner-led representation in adjudication, litigation or arbitration, ensuring that disputes are pursued efficiently and with a focus on achieving the best possible commercial outcome.

We see every project as a partnership built on trust, foresight and shared responsibility. And as a certified B Corporation, we help build with purpose – balancing progress with responsibility.

 

Three-dimensional advice 

 

Drawing on our experience across construction, real estate and dispute resolution, we bring complete perspective to every project – legal, commercial and operational. We look beyond immediate challenges to anticipate risks and opportunities, ensuring that each client’s interests are protected and their projects are delivered with confidence.

 

Collaborative in approach. Committed in purpose. Connected where it matters most. 

What we do best:

  • Drafting and negotiating building contracts

    Professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees, and bonds tailored to clients’ needs.

  • Advising on building safety, fire and cladding issues

    Including compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and related legislation,

  • Assisting clients. undertaking Building Safety Fund and/or Cladding Safety Scheme projects

    And advising in relation to developer-led remediation projects.

  • Guiding clients in selecting and implementing effective procurement strategies

    To maximise value and minimise risk.

  • Preparing of robust professional appointments

    Clearly defining scope, fees, and risk allocation to ensure successful project outcomes.

  • Proactively helping clients avoid disputes by identifying risks

    Offering early-stage advice, and fostering collaborative project relationships.

  • Resolving construction disputes efficiently

    Through expertise in alternative dispute resolution, adjudication, litigation, and arbitration.

Awards
Contact our team
Excellent team with incredible knowledge. thorough, professional and you see results quickly.
- The Legal 500 UK 2026
working well together whilst proving user-friendly for counsel. There is substantial intra-team engagement across all levels.
- The Legal 500 UK 2026
Brenna supported us with a settlement agreement with a developer re cladding compensation. Brenna was knowledgeable, easy to work with and helped us get to a strong final position. … Will use again.
- Client Feedback 2023
They are very efficient, they respond promptly and provide comprehensive answers to all our queries. Their industry knowledge around the Building Safety Fund is exceptional.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025
The teams disciplines is multi faceted, which means we have access to a wide range of legal advice within one firm. The team is highly knowledgeable in their own fields, and often refer to colleagues in other departments for advice. It feels like its never about fee earning, but saving money for the client in all aspects.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025
Strengths in terms of personal contact, one of the team is always available by phone or email. Excellent ability to translate complex legal documents for non‑legal clients.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025