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Legal Support for the Construction Sector

Acting for contractors, developers, consultants and supply-chain businesses on contracts, payments and disputes across the construction lifecycle.

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JCT · NEC · FIDIC

Contract Forms

Payment & Adjudication

Specialist Focus

Partner

Led Instructions

SRA

Regulated Practice

Construction disputes typically involve compressed timetables, multi-party factual matrices and highly technical causation and quantum issues. When projects slip, defects emerge or payment is withheld, the response must be structured, evidence-driven and commercially realistic.

We act for employers, contractors, subcontractors, developers, funders and professional teams in adjudication, arbitration and litigation. We also support clients in managing project risk and positioning issues for resolution without unnecessary disruption to delivery.

Sector Challenges

  • JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke contract negotiation under time pressure
  • Disputed payment notices, pay-less notices and interim valuations
  • Variations, delay claims and extensions of time
  • Defective work, snagging and final account disputes
  • Insolvency in the supply chain and exposure under collateral warranties
  • Building Safety Act compliance and related contractual risk

How We Help

  • Construction contract drafting, review and negotiation
  • Subcontract and consultant appointment terms
  • Collateral warranties, third-party rights and bonds
  • Payment recovery, including statutory adjudication and Part 8 proceedings
  • Defects claims, professional negligence and final account disputes
  • Adjudication, arbitration, mediation and TCC litigation
  • Insolvency-related claims and recoveries from distressed counterparties
  • Building Safety Act and regulatory compliance advice

Who We Work With

  • Main contractors and subcontractors
  • Property developers and investors
  • Consultants, engineers and design teams
  • Materials suppliers and specialist trades
  • Sureties and bond providers

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STA Legal Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority — SRA No. 8003444. All advice is provided in accordance with SRA Codes of Conduct.

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Payment dispute or contract issue on a project?

Speak to us about an adjudication, defects claim or contract review. Construction problems get worse with delay — we move quickly.

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