Osborne Clarke’s Construction team is one of the largest specialist teams based outside London. According to Chambers & Partners 2005, we are "commercial and knowledgeable" negotiators. We advise a wide cross-section of the construction and engineering community, in both the private and public sectors on commercial issues.

Our procurement experience includes drafting and negotiating suites of construction documentation on a whole range of procurement methods, including PFI/PPP and LIFT. The projects we have advised on have been very diverse and cover both building and engineering developments. We ensure our clients' interests are safeguarded, whilst keeping a firm hand on commercial issues.

• acting for Fred Olsen Renewables Limited regarding the construction of several wind farms within the UK. This has involved the negotiation of complex contracts with both UK and foreign contractors.
• preparing and negotiating a suite of construction documents for the University of Bath in relation to its multi million pound sports facility
• reviewing, negotiating and settling professional appointment and direct agreements/collateral warranties with sponsors (Gleesons and Balfour Beatty respectively) for Colchester & Tendring LIFT and West Park, Darlington Mental Health Unit PFI