CPD training hub
Supporting architects with specialist legal insight
Our dispute resolution and construction teams deliver training designed specifically for architects navigating the increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape of construction projects.
With extensive experience advising public companies, charities, developers, contractors and consultants, we bring a practical, real‑world perspective to the issues architects face every day.
Our work spans major mixed‑use developments to small residential schemes, and we regularly act on construction disputes, helping clients avoid, manage and resolve claims efficiently. This breadth of experience means our training is grounded in what actually happens on projects—not just what the contract says should happen.
We advise on all aspects of construction law, including:
Building contracts and subcontracts drafting, negotiating and interpreting both industry‑standard and bespoke forms
Consultants’ appointments ensuring clear scopes, obligations and risk allocation
Collateral warranties and third‑party rights protecting commercial relationships and project outcomes
Performance bonds and guarantees managing financial and delivery risk
Adjudication and enforcement pursuing or defending claims swiftly and strategically
Contract interpretation resolving issues arising from both residential and commercial projects
Architects Registration Board matters supporting architects through regulatory challenges
Our Training Courses
The Rights of Designers and How to Protect Them
This session introduces architects to the intellectual property rights that arise in design work and how to safeguard them. We explore:
- Sources of obligations
- Copyright protection and what works qualify
- Ownership and infringement
- Licensing and BIM
- Remedies and dispute avoidance
Time’s Up – Have You Missed the Boat?
A practical guide for architects acting as contract administrators. This seminar clarifies:
- Legal and contractual bases for extensions of time
- Assessment methods—technical and practical
- Common pitfalls and disputes
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
A focused review of the CDM 2015 Regulations from the perspective of the principal designer and contract administrator, covering duties, risk management, and compliance.
- Principal designer responsibilities
- CDM compliance challenges
Getting Paid (for Architects)
A practical session on securing and protecting your fees. We cover:
- Structuring and managing appointments
- Steps to take when fees are unpaid
- Recent legal and legislative changes
Not So Easy‑PC: Completing Problematic Projects
This seminar tackles the challenges around practical completion, including:
- What practical completion really means
- Why it matters
- How disputes arise
- How contract administrators should respond
Training speaker
Reach out to the trainers directly.
Mark Fletcher, from our dispute resolution team, oversees the delivery of all CPD training sessions. Mark advises individuals, charities and businesses on resolving disputes through negotiation and formal proceedings, with particular experience in property, construction and commercial disputes. He provides practical, commercially focused advice to help clients manage risk, mitigate legal issues and achieve their long-term objectives.
Questions about our CPD training?
For general enquiries about our CPD training sessions, please email [email protected]. Please note that bookings cannot be made via this email address.