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Professor David Mosey.
Professor David Mosey.

Professor David Mosey

Professor of Law

Research interests

  • Law
  • Construction

Biography

Professor David Mosey PhD is a Professor of Law and former Director of the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution.  He joined the Centre in May 2013 after spending 33 years as a specialist construction lawyer, including over 20 years as Head of Projects and Construction at solicitors Trowers and Hamlins LLP where he headed a national team of over 30 lawyers. During his career in private practice Professor Mosey advised on a wide variety of construction and engineering projects in the UK and internationally, with a particular focus on improving procurement and contractual techniques for project delivery.

Research interests

Professor Mosey’s research interests focus on the interdisciplinary relationships of construction law with the evolving practices of procurement and project management. This includes research into partnering, alliancing, joint ventures and other models for collaborative working. Professor Mosey is involved in a current research project for the UK Government in relation to procurement, early contractor involvement and supply chain management, and has established King’s College London as an academic partner of Constructing Excellence and the Cabinet Office. He is also exploring the potential and legal challenges of Building Information Modelling and the impact of construction projects on the community.

For more information on Professor Mosey's research, visit our research portal.

Teaching 

Graduate

  •  Construction law
  •  Construction procurement and management

    News

    Law School launches first ever Law Impact Prize

    The Law impact prize held on 14 March 2023, is the first ever Faculty event to celebrate projects that shape understanding, build capacity, influence policy,...

    A group of people smiling towards a camera on a wooden floor

    New Year Honours for King's community

    King's academics, teaching staff and alumni have been recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List.

    New Year Honours 2023

    Professor David Mosey receives CBE in New Year Honours

    Professor David Mosey has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2023 for services to the construction industry.

    A man in a suit stands with the River Thames behind him.

    Gold Standard to improve public sector construction projects

    An independent review, led by Professor David Mosey from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, has called for a new ‘Gold...

    Two cranes are silhouetted against a sunset sky.

    Government publishes new guidance on building safety

    The UK Government has today published new guidance, co-authored by Professor David Mosey of King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute...

    Grenfell 780 x 440

    King's holds first International Federation of Consulting Engineers university programme in Europe

    From 17th September to 12th November 2021, the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution joined together with the International Federation of...

    Building site with man reading plans

    The Centre for Construction Law plays a key role in the launch of a construction skills hub at the Supply Chain Sustainability School

    The skills hub is a joint venture with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) and King's...

    The Centre for Construction Law

    Professor David Mosey appointed to lead independent review of construction frameworks by the Cabinet Office

    This review recognises the importance of public sector construction frameworks and the need to establish a “gold standard” for how they should operate.

    London Construction_780x450

    What impact has the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1), developed by King's, had across the construction sector?

    A new video series, produced by our Centre of Construction Law, looks at the impact King's research and the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) has had across...

    How can law improve construction projects

    High rise residential buildings: a safer future

    King’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution has been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to lead work that will...

    High-rise residential buildings

    Events

    22FebSocial Value in Construction thumbnail

    Social Value in Construction: delivering impact through construction and infrastructure projects

    King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Open Forum

    Please note: this event has passed.

    02NovFuture of construction law thumbnail

    The Future of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

    In 2023 the Technology and Construction Court will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary. This is the flagship conference event.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    23FebTurbines

    Open Forum - New Energy. A New Approach To Procurement And Delivery?

    The Open Forum will explore current developments in the procurement of new and renewable energy projects, focussing both on the UK and internationally.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    17NovCCLDR Blueprint 780x440 BW Regrade

    Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution - 35th Anniversary Conference

    The Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution is delighted to invite you to attend its 35th Anniversary Conference on the 17 and 18 November 2022

    Please note: this event has passed.

    28MarProcuring to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster (1)

    Procuring to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster

    Launching the DLUHC Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety

    Please note: this event has passed.

    24Feb'Constructing the Gold Standard' - an online Open Forum

    ‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ - an online Open Forum

    An online Open Forum looking at ‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ to improve value, reduce risks and deliver Net Zero Carbon

    Please note: this event has passed.

    Features

    Collaborative Construction: Q&A with Professor David Mosey

    For an industry still coming to terms with the Grenfell Tower fire, the urgent need for better communication and transparency should now be clear. For...

    Mosey QA 2 1903 x 558 pexels-anni-roenkae-2089891

    Spotlight

    How a new contract is enabling safer, greener construction

    Professor David Mosey saw the negative impact on the UK construction industry of ‘dog eat dog’ competition before most people. Drawing on four decades’...

    Construction_ Green Construction banner_1920 x 1080 GettyImages-1303205333

      News

      Law School launches first ever Law Impact Prize

      The Law impact prize held on 14 March 2023, is the first ever Faculty event to celebrate projects that shape understanding, build capacity, influence policy,...

      A group of people smiling towards a camera on a wooden floor

      New Year Honours for King's community

      King's academics, teaching staff and alumni have been recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List.

      New Year Honours 2023

      Professor David Mosey receives CBE in New Year Honours

      Professor David Mosey has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2023 for services to the construction industry.

      A man in a suit stands with the River Thames behind him.

      Gold Standard to improve public sector construction projects

      An independent review, led by Professor David Mosey from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, has called for a new ‘Gold...

      Two cranes are silhouetted against a sunset sky.

      Government publishes new guidance on building safety

      The UK Government has today published new guidance, co-authored by Professor David Mosey of King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute...

      Grenfell 780 x 440

      King's holds first International Federation of Consulting Engineers university programme in Europe

      From 17th September to 12th November 2021, the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution joined together with the International Federation of...

      Building site with man reading plans

      The Centre for Construction Law plays a key role in the launch of a construction skills hub at the Supply Chain Sustainability School

      The skills hub is a joint venture with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) and King's...

      The Centre for Construction Law

      Professor David Mosey appointed to lead independent review of construction frameworks by the Cabinet Office

      This review recognises the importance of public sector construction frameworks and the need to establish a “gold standard” for how they should operate.

      London Construction_780x450

      What impact has the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1), developed by King's, had across the construction sector?

      A new video series, produced by our Centre of Construction Law, looks at the impact King's research and the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) has had across...

      How can law improve construction projects

      High rise residential buildings: a safer future

      King’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution has been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to lead work that will...

      High-rise residential buildings

      Events

      22FebSocial Value in Construction thumbnail

      Social Value in Construction: delivering impact through construction and infrastructure projects

      King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Open Forum

      Please note: this event has passed.

      02NovFuture of construction law thumbnail

      The Future of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

      In 2023 the Technology and Construction Court will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary. This is the flagship conference event.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      23FebTurbines

      Open Forum - New Energy. A New Approach To Procurement And Delivery?

      The Open Forum will explore current developments in the procurement of new and renewable energy projects, focussing both on the UK and internationally.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      17NovCCLDR Blueprint 780x440 BW Regrade

      Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution - 35th Anniversary Conference

      The Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution is delighted to invite you to attend its 35th Anniversary Conference on the 17 and 18 November 2022

      Please note: this event has passed.

      28MarProcuring to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster (1)

      Procuring to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster

      Launching the DLUHC Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety

      Please note: this event has passed.

      24Feb'Constructing the Gold Standard' - an online Open Forum

      ‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ - an online Open Forum

      An online Open Forum looking at ‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ to improve value, reduce risks and deliver Net Zero Carbon

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Features

      Collaborative Construction: Q&A with Professor David Mosey

      For an industry still coming to terms with the Grenfell Tower fire, the urgent need for better communication and transparency should now be clear. For...

      Mosey QA 2 1903 x 558 pexels-anni-roenkae-2089891

      Spotlight

      How a new contract is enabling safer, greener construction

      Professor David Mosey saw the negative impact on the UK construction industry of ‘dog eat dog’ competition before most people. Drawing on four decades’...

      Construction_ Green Construction banner_1920 x 1080 GettyImages-1303205333