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Construction Solicitors Essex
Construction projects bring together multiple parties, tight deadlines, and significant financial risk. Whether you are developing property, delivering works, or advising a project commercially, clear legal advice can help prevent disputes and keep projects moving.
Do you need legal support on a construction project?
Construction law issues often arise alongside commercial pressure. Contracts must reflect how projects actually operate, and risks need to be understood before problems escalate.
Our construction solicitors advise businesses, developers, contractors, and consultants across Essex, helping manage risk, resolve issues early, and protect commercial relationships.
Contract Negotiation
You are entering into a construction contract and want clarity on obligations, risk allocation, and payment terms before work begins.
Project Delays
Delays or variations are affecting time and cost, and you need advice on entitlement, extensions of time, or loss recovery.
Payment Disputes
You are facing non-payment, withheld sums, or disputes over valuations and final accounts.
Defective Works
Concerns have arisen about workmanship, design responsibility, or compliance with specifications.
Risk Management
You want contracts and processes that reduce the risk of disputes arising later.
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Construction Solicitors Services
We advise across a wide range of construction-related matters.
Construction Contracts
Drafting and advising on bespoke contracts and standard forms, including risk allocation and payment provisions.
Payment and Final Accounts
Advising on interim payments, final accounts, and disputes over valuation or certification.
Defects and Professional Negligence
Supporting claims relating to defective work, design issues, or professional duties.
Adjudication and Disputes
Advising on adjudication, negotiation, and dispute resolution strategies.
Development Support
Legal support for developers throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.
Linked dispute resolution advice
Coordinating financial abuse advice with wider legal remedies, including family, property or civil disputes, where appropriate.
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Chief Executive
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Why choose Mullis & Peake
Construction matters benefit from advisers who understand both the legal framework and the pressures of live projects.
Clear, structured advice
We explain what we find in plain English, focusing on practical implications rather than technical detail for its own sake.
Commercial understanding
We advise businesses across sectors and understand the realities of running a company alongside legal obligations.
Proportionate recommendations
Not every issue requires immediate action. We help you prioritise what matters now and what can sensibly wait.
Local Essex presence
Based in Essex, we offer responsive advice with a strong understanding of local owner-managed and growing businesses.
Frequently asked questions
Ideally before contracts are signed, but we can assist at any stage of a project.
Yes. We regularly advise on standard and bespoke construction contracts.
Yes. We focus on proportionate dispute resolution wherever possible.
Yes. We act for a wide range of construction sector clients.
We can step in quickly to advise on strategy and next steps.
Yes. We advise clients through adjudication and related processes.
Get in touch with our Construction team
If you are involved in a construction project or facing a construction-related issue, our team can help you move forward with confidence.
Specialist construction solicitors
– Dedicated solicitors with deep experience.
Fast, confidential advice
– Clear guidance when you need it most.
No-obligation consultation
– Understand your options before you decide.
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