City of London Law Society launches “Foundations” construction law training programme for 2026
Delivered by the CLLS Construction Law Committee, Foundations is a biennial programme first established in 2008. It is designed for trainees, junior solicitors and students seeking a structured introduction to construction law in England and Wales, as well as practitioners looking to refresh their knowledge.
The programme will run across five Thursday afternoon sessions in October 2026, covering core areas of practice including procurement, construction law, disputes, security, insurance and sector-specific developments such as ESG, digital construction and infrastructure.
Each session will comprise a series of focused presentations and Q&A discussions, delivered by senior construction partners from leading City law firms and other industry specialists. An exciting new addition is a panel session on “Life as a Construction Lawyer”, with experienced partners, associates and an in-house lawyer providing insights from their careers to audience members.
For the first time, the programme will be made available more widely to attend live through free online access, in addition to attendance from CLLS member firms. This reflects the Committee’s ongoing commitment to supporting the development of construction law expertise across the profession.
The construction and infrastructure sector remains a significant component of the UK economy and is increasingly complex, international and regulated. Demand for legal expertise continues to grow, particularly in areas such as building safety, net zero transition and digitalisation. Foundations is intended to provide a practical grounding in legal frameworks and issues that underpin them.
Francis Ho, Chair of the CLLS Construction Law Committee and Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, said:
“Training has long been a core part of the Committee’s work. Foundations is designed to provide a clear and practical introduction to construction law, drawing on the experience of leading practitioners across the City. Expanding access to the programme allows us to support a broader group of early-career lawyers and those keen to develop their expertise in this area.”
Further information, including session details and registration, will be available via the CLLS website at www.clls.org.
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The City of London Law Society is the professional representative body for solicitors and law firms in the City of London, including all the largest national and international practitioners. Our membership takes in more than 22,000 solicitors and 70 corporate member firms.
The Construction Law Committee is a specialist committee of the CLLS and a leading forum for senior construction lawyers. It reviews developments across the sector, including procurement, disputes, infrastructure, energy, building safety and digital construction. Its members include practitioners from private practice, alongside contributions from in-house counsel and industry advisers.
For further information please contact Omeet Atara (Panterra) on +44 7387107136 or omeet.atara@panterra.global ,and visit clls.org.