Development

If you’re carrying out any construction works you need well-drafted and pragmatic contracts in place. Not only do these contracts protect your own interests but they future proof your completed project allowing you to freely sell, lease and finance it.

Our approach to project documentation sets us apart. We understand the commercial pressures on all parties involved in a development transaction, so act in a way which looks to find solutions which work for all parties. Our advice is second to none as we are responsive beyond our clients’ expectations, and we look to build meaningful relationships with our clients and their professional teams.

Who do we work for?

Our sector experience is broad. Typical projects involve healthcare, residential, hotel and leisure, infrastructure, and student accommodation. The construction cost of projects our team have advised on varies dramatically from £100k to £200m+.

Bread and butter clients for us are developers. By “developers” we mean that in the broadest sense of the word, encompassing housebuilders, housing associations, landowners, high net worth individuals, institutions or just straight up developers.

What about my other advisers?

We are a boutique specialising in construction law – it is our expertise that we love to tell everyone about. That means that we expect to work alongside your other advisers who deal with your other legal interests, including property and corporate matters.

This is the norm for us and our ability to adapt and work with other professionals means you can benefit from our expertise and a superior level of service across the board without the need to compromise in any area. We build strong relationships quickly and our approach is such that we like to think your existing advisers will appreciate our involvement rather than see us as a threat (we really do only like to do construction).

Should you not have advisers in other areas we are well connected and able to bring together the expertise you require through our partner firms.

So if you are building anything – or even thinking about it – please get in touch sooner rather than later. A phone call costs nothing and we are always keen to have a chat.

Talk to us

Adjudication

Adjudications are our bread and butter. For better or worse, it’s the industry’s go-to dispute resolution forum. While adjudication has its flaws – believe us, we know – it can be a quick and cost-efficient route…

Litigation

Despite the widespread use of adjudication, we remain construction litigators at heart. Court action will always be required in some cases, from simple debt recovery, to adjudication enforcement…

Arbitration

Arbitration is increasingly common in construction contracts. It is an alternative to court-based litigation, offering the same final determination but with the apparent advantages of privacy…

ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)

Despite its terrible name, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) works. From bog-standard mediation to bespoke solutions, there are many ways to solve disputes without resorting to issuing a court claim…

If you’re carrying out any construction works you need well-drafted and pragmatic contracts in place. Not only do these contracts protect your own interests but they future proof…

Real Estate Finance

No matter what the value of development finance, it is essential that as lender you are protected. This means getting the same contractual protection as the borrower and additional security…

Contract Support

We know that many contractors and sub-contractors don’t have the luxury of in-house legal resource to deal with all contractual queries and documentation. We can fill the gap and offer specialist input…

Solicitor support

We’re specialist construction solicitors – and that’s all we do. We know there are others out there who are specialists in their fields and don’t touch construction law. We can fill that void…

Public Sector

We don’t just act for private sector organisations – a lot of our client base is either a public body or a wholly owned subsidiary of one. As such we know what issues impact the public sector and are able to advise…

I have been working with Ruth and the Team for a number of years on various complex issues. They always go the extra mile to understand the commercial reality of situations providing detailed and well thought out guidance and legal advice every time. They are an invaluable support service when required and it is clear that they genuinely care about providing the best service possible to our business.

Daniel Maguire

Commercial Director – Rail & Infrastructure Division | VolkerFitzpatrick

Rory and the team at Archor provide HUB with an excellent service across our whole living portfolio. They are very responsive, knowledgeable, trusted and have built lasting relationships with the whole HUB team.

Damien Sharkey

Managing Director |. Hub Residential

I use Archor because it’s a one stop shop, I get made to feel important and like I’m a priority. They work quickly and allow me to get on with other things, and I trust their judgement and advice implicitly.

I don’t think I’ve ever had to chase you them on a legal matter, it’s normally the other way around which is another reason why I wouldn’t take our business elsewhere – I very much feel like we are a team working towards the same outcome.

Luke Harris

Construction Director | Frontier Estates

Oli and his team always seem to be able to grasp the situation you find yourself in. Even though we have a huge head start with regards the contract and issues we are facing, they are able to get up to speed quickly and then formulate a strategy that leads to a successful conclusion.

John Henry

Director | John Henry Group

It’s always a pleasure working with the team at Archor. They are proactive, diligent and happy to offer genuine, practical advice.

Alex Hall

Director | Common Projects

I find Rory to be very approachable, with a can-do attitude. Which combined with his attention to detail, understanding of the potential risks and practical approach makes him a very valued and respected member of our consultant team.

Spencer Burrell

Director | Big Sky Living

Adam was an excellent all around. Disputes can often be stressful so it is incredibly helpful to have someone who can cut through the fog to deliver clear and concise advice that was still meticulous. He was always quick to respond when needed and was great at balancing the legal position against the reality of a commercial
environment

Aslan Ryskali

Director | MBIL Developments

‘We work with Archor for our legal matters as we find their professional, down to earth, flexible, relationship lead approach adds additional value beyond the standard legal advice you would achieve with others. We have great long-term relationships at various levels and the results we have achieved with Archor’s help have been fantastic’

Mark Burrows

Regional Commercial Director | Breheny Civil Engineering