Construction Law Client Strategies for the UK: Leading Lawyers on Drafting Building Agreements, Negotiating Contracts, and Resolving Disputes (Inside the Minds) [Paperback]

Aspatore Books Staff (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0314991743 | ISBN-13: 978-0314991744 | Publication Date: April 30, 2008

Construction Law Client Strategies for the UK is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing and advising clients involved in construction projects in the United Kingdom. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the UK's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the main legal concerns that arise throughout a construction project and the importance of appointing legal counsel in this process. These top lawyers reveal their advice on drafting construction agreements, negotiating with vendors, and evaluating the client's financial position. From performing risk assessments on project terms and developing appropriate contract language to advising on claims of negligent, defective, or delayed work, these authors explain the intricacies of construction law and the problems that most clients run into on the road to project completion. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to this complex area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

Chapters include:

1. Murray William Anderson Shaw, Partner, Biggart Baillie LLP - "Instructions for the New Construction Attorney in Scotland"

2. Kevin Steele, Partner, Mishcon de Reya - "An Overview of Current UK Construction Laws and Policies"

3. Gordon Hall, Partner, RadcliffesleBrasseur - "Client Care and Providing a Cost-Effective and Efficient Service"

4. Caroline Cummins, Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna - "Providing Honest, Accurate, and Cost-Effective Advice"

5. Euan McLeod, Partner, Shepherd + Wedderburn LLP - "The Lawyer's Role in UK Construction Projects"

6. Steven Bate, Partner, Hammonds - "The Many Aspects of UK Contruction Law"

7. Marc Hanson, Partner, Ashurst LLP - "Keeping Everyone's Best Interests in Mind"

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Aspatore Books (April 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0314991743
• ISBN-13: 978-0314991744
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,052,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)