Ciaran T. Kelly Shares Insights on Navigating Owner’s Representatives in Properties Magazine

Frantz Ward Associate Ciaran T. Kelly shares insights to consider when engaging an owner’s representative for construction projects in his recent Properties Magazine “Legal Perspectives” column article titled “Are Owner’s Reps Always the Right Option?”

The November article defines an owner’s representative, examines why owners should carefully evaluate whether a representative is necessary, and explains the optimal way to structure an engagement for maximum value.

In his article, Ciaran:

• Highlights the benefits of hiring an owner’s representative, such as added construction expertise, quality assurance, and cost control – which can be particularly useful for owners lacking industry experience or established relationships.
• Addresses the potential disadvantages, including increased project costs and contractual provisions that limit liability and require owner indemnification.
• Outlines best practices for structuring engagements and clearly defining obligations in the Owner’s Representative Agreement to ensure efficient project delivery.

He explains every project and Owner’s Representative Agreement comes with unique considerations, and it is crucial to structure the agreement to maximize the benefits a representative brings to the project.

Read the full article here.

Ciaran’s practice is principally devoted to construction law, representing contractors, specialty contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, sureties, and design professionals. He has substantial experience managing complex disputes across the construction and real estate industries and routinely prosecutes and defends claims in both litigation and arbitration.