Expert Legal Advice on Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance
The cost of maintaining, operating and servicing an asset over its lifetime often exceeds the initial construction or acquisition cost.
With rising energy and utility prices, long-term operational costs have become a major consideration for asset owners, developers, and contractors. A proactive, well-structured maintenance and lifecycle strategy is no longer optional – it’s essential to protect your investment and maximise long-term performance.
At Hawkswell Kilvington Construction Law, we provide expert legal support to help you manage these ongoing obligations efficiently and cost-effectively.
How We Support Your Lifecycle and Maintenance Needs
Our specialist construction law team advises on the full range of operational and maintenance agreements required throughout an asset’s lifecycle.
We have extensive experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for:
- Facilities management and service agreements
- Long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts
- Spare parts supply and service-level guarantees
- Performance-related provisions, including damages and penalties
- Inflation adjustment clauses and cost escalation controls
- Warranty and manufacturer guarantee provisions
- Change in law protections
- Scheduled and major servicing frameworks
Whether you’re managing public infrastructure, commercial developments or energy assets, our lawyers ensure your contracts are built to support resilience, efficiency, and compliance.
What Are Lifecycle Agreements?
Lifecycle agreements govern the long-term operation, servicing, and maintenance of an asset, often spanning 10 to 25 years.
These agreements play a vital role in asset performance, budgeting, and risk management. Poorly drafted lifecycle contracts can result in unexpected downtime, compliance issues, or unmanageable costs.
At Hawkswell Kilvington Construction Law, we ensure your lifecycle agreements clearly allocate responsibilities, manage risk, and protect your position from day one – right through to contract renewal or termination.
Why Choose Hawkswell Kilvington?
Our team combines deep sector knowledge with practical legal expertise. We work closely with clients to:
- Tailor legal documents to real-world operational needs
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in maintenance and servicing plans
- Ensure contracts are robust, future-proof, and commercially sound
- Minimise risk and maximise value across the full asset lifecycle
We understand that long-term asset performance starts with sound legal foundations.
Our Construction Law Expertise Includes:
- Drafting and Negotiating Construction & FM Contracts
- Managing Construction and Maintenance Disputes
- Structuring Long-Term O&M and Lifecycle Agreements
Speak to Our Lifecycle and Maintenance Lawyers
At Hawkswell Kilvington Construction Law, we understand the unique challenges and pressures associated with maintaining high-value assets over the long term. Our team is ready to support you with strategic, cost-effective legal solutions tailored to your industry and operational model.
Call us on +44 113 543 6700 or get in touch today to speak to one of our construction law specialists.
THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS.
The Hawkswell Kilvington Construction team consists of legal experts with extensive experience in the sector. Our lawyers are recognised for their knowledge and dedication to supporting construction businesses, and are ready to provide strategic advice on any construction-related matters.
Daniel Silberstein
Partner
Thomas Salter
Partner
David Spires
Partner
Gary Ashton
Partner
Rachel Heald
Partner
Ben Mellors
Partner
Matthew Leonard
Partner
Jonathan Robson
Legal Director
Because We Are Here To Help You
Contact us for comprehensive legal support across the construction lifecycle, including maintenance and asset management. We help you plan ahead, avoid disputes and maintain long-term project value.
