SLS Solicitors works alongside those in the construction and engineering sector to provide sound, commercial legal advice which meets the challenges that arise in the lifetime of a project.

As a law firm, we are perhaps unique in that we offer our services almost exclusively to the construction industry and related sectors (specialist subcontractors, suppliers, main contractors, consultants and employers). In order to be able to do this effectively, we have assembled a hand picked team of staff who have worked in this sector for many years, a significant proportion of whom have also worked as construction professionals before qualifying as lawyers.
Through investment of time, we find ways to improve revenue on all live and past projects and to support your business in reaching its maximum potential. This is achieved through a combination of early strategic advice and ongoing assistance, all aimed at ensuring maximum commercial efficiency.

Our non-contentious services include in-house training on topical subjects and refreshers on basic contractual matters. We offer advice on joint ventures, assistance and guidance with the drafting and negotiation of contractual arrangements, including terms for use with your supply chain. We also assist in the vetting of proposed contracts to minimise tendering risk.
With regard to contentious services, our ultimate goal is to stop a dispute in its tracks but as this is not always achievable, we can provide strategic and comprehensive advice to manage the process should this be adjudication, arbitration, litigation or ADR (mediation and expert determination). We specialise in the avoidance, management and resolution of disputes.

At SLS we appreciate the importance of building good working relationships, to ensure that from the outset we fully understand the needs and expectations of our clients. This enables us to deliver legal solutions to protect those interests. 
SLS Solicitors is holding a number of free events around the country which include;
Getting Paid Under a Letter of Intent
The widespread use of badly drafted Letters of Intent can cause more problems than they solve.  Our free breakfast briefing explains how to avoid the pitfalls and risks of starting work before a contract is agreed and deals with issues including:;
Essential requirements of an effective letter of intent
Rights and obligations when a binding contract  is not agreed

London 30th April 2009 at 8.30am, MWB Business Exchange, Cannon Street

Recession Busting Tips –

 Are you experiencing your prices being cut, increased credit terms or stalled payments? Our free breakfast briefing will address all of these problems, along with other key issues such as:

Improving cash-flow
Understanding processes and mechanism for payment
Securing outstanding retentions
Swift and effective dispute resolution

Liverpool 14th May 2009 at 7.30am, Hard Days Night Hotel, Leeds 21st May 2009 at 7.30am, The Met Hotel
For further information on these events or to register for a free consultation please contact Devinia Porter on 07947 805 008 or alternatively email dporter@sls-solicitors.co.uk and quote the reference NSHA.