Greenwoods Solicitors

• Lawyers specialising in construction and engineering
• Providing an effective interface between the construction and insurance sectors

Construction and engineering projects of ever increasing complexity keep pushing the boundaries. Such projects require bespoke insurance solutions in case things go wrong and when they do, the lawyers dealing with the subsequent fall out are required to be specialists in construction and engineering, with particular knowledge of the specific contract forms, dispute resolution procedures and insurance products involved.

The lawyers at Greenwoods have the necessary experience and understanding to provide an effective interface between the construction and insurance sectors.

At one end of the spectrum we might be concerned with coverage issues under Contract Works and Latent Defects policies; at the other end the issue might be to isolate and define the allocation as to the risk of damage between employer and contractor in the light of any customisation of standard form contracts, bringing with it unintended consequences. Our involvement might start with an analysis of liabilities when there is a structural failure long after completion, or with the need to assist at the procurement stage in tailoring an all embracing project insurance.

If a dispute does arise, whether the parties are committing to adjudication, ADR, arbitration or litigation, those working with Greenwoods will find in our team not only skilled lawyers but also technically minded people who understand buildings, building services and engineering works and are well able to keep at equal speed as to the technicalities with the expert professionals who will undoubtedly also be involved.