Blake Newport

Navigating the Commercial Contract Minefield

For over 40 years, we have been the steady hand guiding clients through the complexities of construction and engineering contracts. At Blake Newport, we don't just provide "services"; we provide the commercial certainty required to deliver major projects on time and within budget. Whether you are managing a public infrastructure scheme or a private development, we help you avoid the pitfalls that lead to costly disputes.

Why Developers and Investors Trust Our 40-Year Legacy

Experience isn't just a number to us—it’s a deep pool of knowledge that our clients tap into every day. We have successfully delivered commercial management and planning services across the globe, from the UK and Europe to the USA and the Middle East.

Led by Industry Authorities

Our strength lies in the high calibre of our team. Our consultants are highly mobile, adaptive, and can call upon a significant pool of knowledge within the business. Our leadership team, including Directors like Gary Bone and Justin Prince in London, and Managing Director Greg Brownlee in Darlington, brings a unique problem-solving ability to every instruction.

We are particularly known for our work in:

• Dispute Resolution & Avoidance: We have published extensive guidance on how different project roles can contribute to avoiding disputes from the outset.
• Expert Witness Services: Providing robust, independent testimony for complex legal proceedings in the construction and engineering sectors.
• Forensic Planning: Our specialists, including Senior Forensic Planner Chad Robins, deconstruct delays to find the truth in project timelines.

From Local Developments to Global Infrastructure

While we are deeply rooted in the UK—serving the South East and Thames Valley from London, the North East and Scotland from Darlington, and the M1/A1 corridor from Leeds—our perspective is international. We have supported clients in diverse sectors, including transport, energy, and water supply.

We also specialise in major PFI and IT outsourcing contracts in both the public and private sectors. Our consultants are ready to support domestic and international clients wherever the project takes them, from Bahrain and Oman to Japan and Malaysia.

"Recognising that each of our clients’ demands is unique, we deliver a bespoke service to suit our clients’ needs and wants."

Proactive Risk Management

We believe the best dispute is the one that never happens. That’s why we focus heavily on the "front end"—agreeing the contract, identifying retained risks, and ensuring a seamless handover from bid tea

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