Housebuilder & construction

Gillespie Macandrew has assembled an experienced and respected team of dedicated solicitors and support staff who have been involved in the house building and construction industry for many years.

Our advisers understand the industry and, more importantly, they understand the specific needs of house builder and construction businesses. Our lawyers don't just give technical advice on the law and leave it for the client to take a decision: they provide the robust legal opinions and practical solutions which will enable the right choices to be made, thereby allowing you to get on with what you do best: running the business and managing projects. 

We offer guidance and advice on range of issues including:

• Negotiation and delivery of strategic land and Option Agreements
• Land for immediate development
• Major land acquisitions
• Infrastructure requirements
• Professional team appointments
• Packaging of sites for multi-outlet disposals and land swaps.

We also help clients with the production of documentation for development: Deeds of Conditions, service wayleaves, planning agreements, bonds, plot conveyancing, part-exchange, share equity and affordable housing disposals.

In terms of construction law and dispute resolution, we act for developers, main contractors, sub-contractors, architects and surveyors in drafting and negotiating building contracts, professional appointments and collateral warranties.

We also handle:

• defect and warranty claims
• claims arising from repudiation and termination of contracts
• professional negligence; and
• dilapidations claims.

Where disputes do arise and cannot be resolved through negotiation, our team has extensive experience of arbitration and adjudication, as well as formal litigation in the Court of Session and other commercial courts to provide you with all the legal guidance and representation you require.

We are proud to be Associate Members of Homes for Scotland and sponsors of the Homes for Scotland Associates Lunch.