Construction & Engineering Sector Services
Our Construction and Engineering lawyers understand the importance of getting a project to completion on time and within budget.
We offer dedicated, experienced Construction and Engineering lawyers who provide legal and commercial solutions that add value to any project, from the concept phase and throughout construction. In the event that disputes arise, our team will ensure that your rights are properly protected.
Our team advises all participants in construction and engineering projects, including owners, contractors, professionals and supporting businesses. This gives us the ability to understand the requirements of all the stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, while aiming to support and achieve our clients’ objectives.
Our Construction and Engineering team has expertise in all the major sectors of the economy, including:
- Energy (renewable and fossil fuel).
- Transport.
- Infrastructure.
- Mining.
- Process plants.
- Civil construction.
Our services include:
- Drafting and negotiating of all contractual arrangements whether bespoke contracts or customising the suite of FIDIC, NEC 3 and JBCC contracts.
- Advice on the form and content of security packages, including bonds and guarantees, risk mitigation, insurance and the impact of regulatory and environmental legislation.
- Dispute resolution including mediation, DABs, expert determination, arbitration and litigation, nationally, regionally and globally.
- Particular expertise relating to all types of claims that arise from construction contracts, from construction contracts, including delay claims, P&G claims, etc.
Expertise in all the major sectors of the economy including:
- Energy (renewable and fossil fuel).
- Transport.
- Infrastructure.
- Mining.
- Process plants.
- Civil construction.
Our services include:
- Drafting and negotiating of all contractual arrangements whether bespoke contracts or customising the suite of FIDIC, NEC 3 and JBCC contracts.
- Advice on the form and content of security packages, including bonds and guarantees, risk mitigation, insurance and the impact of regulatory and environmental legislation.
- Dispute resolution including mediation, DABs, expert determination, arbitration and litigation, nationally, regionally and globally.
- Particular expertise relating to all types of claims that arise from construction contracts, from construction contracts, including delay claims, P&G claims, etc.
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Construction & Engineering Sector Services
Our Construction and Engineering lawyers understand the importance of getting a project to completion on time and within budget.
We offer dedicated, experienced Construction and Engineering lawyers who provide legal and commercial solutions that add value to any project, from the concept phase and throughout construction. In the event that disputes arise, our team will ensure that your rights are properly protected.
Our team advises all participants in construction and engineering projects, including owners, contractors, professionals and supporting businesses. This gives us the ability to understand the requirements of all the stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, while aiming to support and achieve our clients’ objectives.
Our Construction and Engineering team has expertise in all the major sectors of the economy, including:
- Energy (renewable and fossil fuel).
- Transport.
- Infrastructure.
- Mining.
- Process plants.
- Civil construction.
Our services include:
- Drafting and negotiating of all contractual arrangements whether bespoke contracts or customising the suite of FIDIC, NEC 3 and JBCC contracts.
- Advice on the form and content of security packages, including bonds and guarantees, risk mitigation, insurance and the impact of regulatory and environmental legislation.
- Dispute resolution including mediation, DABs, expert determination, arbitration and litigation, nationally, regionally and globally.
- Particular expertise relating to all types of claims that arise from construction contracts, from construction contracts, including delay claims, P&G claims, etc.
Expertise in all the major sectors of the economy including:
- Energy (renewable and fossil fuel).
- Transport.
- Infrastructure.
- Mining.
- Process plants.
- Civil construction.
Our services include:
- Drafting and negotiating of all contractual arrangements whether bespoke contracts or customising the suite of FIDIC, NEC 3 and JBCC contracts.
- Advice on the form and content of security packages, including bonds and guarantees, risk mitigation, insurance and the impact of regulatory and environmental legislation.
- Dispute resolution including mediation, DABs, expert determination, arbitration and litigation, nationally, regionally and globally.
- Particular expertise relating to all types of claims that arise from construction contracts, from construction contracts, including delay claims, P&G claims, etc.
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Construction & Engineering Lawyers
Our team advises all stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, including sponsors, owners, contractors, lenders, developers, subcontractors and suppliers across the value chain of a construction project.
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Construction & Engineering News
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Compensation events under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract
Those who have worked with the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract know that compensation events are at the very heart of how change is managed and those who have heard of the standard form may have heard of the word "compensation event".
Webinar Recording | Risks facing construction projects in Africa
Our panel of experts gave an overview of the challenges and constraints that face players in the construction industry in Africa and practical insights on how to handle them.
Market recognition
- Chambers Global 2023-2025 ranked our Construction & Engineering sector in Band 2.
- Chambers Global 2021-2022 was ranked in Band 3 for construction.
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2016–2025 recommended us in Tier 2 for construction.
Market recognition
- Chambers Global 2023-2025 ranked our Construction & Engineering sector in Band 2.
- Chambers Global 2021-2022 was ranked in Band 3 for construction.
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2016–2025 recommended us in Tier 2 for construction.
Happy Clients
All matters are handled punctually and towards a cost-effective solution. The lawyers fully understand where I am coming from and take great measures to guide us to a rapid resolution
Chambers Global 2023
The Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr team is very thorough and very concise.
Chambers Global 2023
"The Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr team is very thorough and very concise."
Chambers Global 2023