The Association of Consultant Architects

Legal Advice

ACA have made arrangements with a leading commercial law firms: 'Davies Wallis Foyster' of Manchester and 'Hewitsons' of Cambridge, for the provision of help and support to its members. Concerns for which members might wish to use the helpline include:

  • contractual matters
  • the terms of your firm's own appointment
  • risk management
  • ownership of design
  • recovering your fees
  • threats of a claim
As part of their subscription, ACA members receive:
  • a dedicated telephone number giving access to a member of the law firm's helpline advice team during office hours
  • an initial appraisal of the current position
  • advice on when to notify your professional indemnity insurers
  • 15 minutes free legal advice from a lawyer who is an expert in professional indemnity and construction law.