Law in Practice

John Wevill is one of the leading construction lawyers in the country. He has over 15 years' experience advising consultants, developers, funders, insurers, contractors and sub-contractors in relation to all major standard form appointments, contracts and sub-contracts, and a vast array of bespoke forms, development and framework agreements, collateral warranties, schedules of third party rights and other security documents. John also has extensive experience of construction dispute resolution, including litigation, mediation, arbitration and adjudication, as well as ARB and RIBA disciplinary proceedings.

1. General principles of English construction law 2. The laws of contract and tort 3. Professional appointments generally 4. Standard forms of professional appointment 5. Bespoke professional appointment wording 6. Collateral warranties, third party rights and novation 7. The architect's role within a construction project 8. The role of the architect in relation to the building contract 9. Professional indemnity insurance 10. Disciplinary proceedings and dispute resolution