Expertise People Insight Careers Contact us Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Centre Commercial development and construction Real estate Home Real estate Commercial development and construction We provide a first class service on all aspects of residential and commercial development. We understand the importance of providing commercial, comprehensive advice at every stage - from initial consideration of a site to its acquisition, development and disposal. Our clients include major public companies, charities, independent and public sector developers, contractors and a wide range of clients in the construction field. The sites under development are very diverse, ranging from large mixed-use schemes on brown field sites to small residential developments. Development We offer expert and detailed advice on areas such as: agreements relating to the acquisition of sites including conditional contracts, options, joint ventures and overage provisions site assembly planning and infrastructure agreements disposal following development (as well as advising on pre-let arrangements to end users we have a dedicated volume plot-selling capacity). We are frequently mentioned in legal directories and peer reviews such as Chambers and Legal 500. The Legal 500 (2022) states we are a "high-quality firm" and a "well-respected team in the real estate sector." Our experts are known for their "excellent knowledge of their subjects, clear and concise advice with the client's best interests considered at all times." Construction We can assist on all aspects of construction projects including the preparation or approval of all project documents including: building contracts and sub-contracts (industry standard or bespoke) consultants' appointments collateral warranties and third party rights performance bonds and parent company guarantees. Construction dispute resolution We advise on disputes involving construction projects, including: disputes relating to: - the contract terms - final accounts including delay and extensions of time claims - defective work/remedial works. adjudication arbitration alternative dispute resolution professional negligence Read more about our construction dispute resolution services. People Insight Notable work News Videos and podcasts Charging information Related services External links Events Key contact: Peter Kitson Partner +44 (0)20 7440 4855 Peter Kitson View profile In the press 21/05/2020 Ed Cracknell discusses commercial property law, coronavirus crisis and Government measures - Voices for Kingston Key pages RC digital access Services A-Z People Contact us Client feedback About us Who we are Awards & accreditations Community involvement Diversity and inclusion Environmental commitment Members of Connect Follow us @RussellCooke Connect via LinkedIn Like us on Facebook Join us on YouTube RSS Russell-Cooke LLP © 2021. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Registration No. 465322). Extranet Sitemap Legal notice Regulatory information Modern Slavery Statement Fraud and scams Our clients Cookies By continuing to browse you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here for more information.