Specialist solicitors to the construction and engineering industries

Services - Contract Solutions

Hawkswell Kilvington is renowned for its straightforward, no-nonsense commercial approach to construction and engineering project documentation. We believe it is of paramount importance to minimise client risks at all times.

We have a wealth of experience in drafting, advising on, negotiating and drafting amendments in relation to:

All standard forms of contract
Bespoke construction contracts
Performance and Retention Bonds
Collateral Warranties
Professional Appointments
Construction Letters of Intent
Contract Terms and Conditions
Joint Venture Agreements
International Construction and Engineering Contracts
Sub-Contracts
Framework Agreements Contracts
PFI construction documentation
Design and Build

Professional Appointments

We regularly advise professionals including Architects and Engineers on their appointments and the warranties they are asked to enter into. For clients who frequently use professional appointment services, we provide a report on any issues arising out of the proposed documents and negotiate any difficult terms.

Insolvency

We advise Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Banks and Insolvency Practitioners on the impact of insolvency on construction contracts, determination of those contracts and resolving claims.

Insurance

We represent insurers, brokers and underwriters and act in Professional Indemnity Claims, CPA Claims and Insurance Recoveries.

Construction Plant and Machinery

Acting for some of the major crane and plant hire companies, as well as engineering insurers, we have been involved in numerous recovery cases concerning damage to plant or delays or disruption arising out of the hire and supply of plant. In the process we have built up considerable experience of the CPA Model Conditions.