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BUSINESS OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED

Our expert construction team acts for Employers, Contractors, Funders and Sub-Contractors from both Public and Private sectors in a range of construction disputes. This brings a breadth of knowledge and insight into all sides of the claim or issue.

We understand that the legal landscape is complex and you need experts to provide straightforward and practical advice. We appreciate that there is often a real urgency surrounding construction disputes and provide innovative solutions to get results as quickly as possible.

Our aim is to work with you as one team to:

• minimise risk, cost and damage to your reputation;
• achieve a resolution as quickly as possible;
• minimise disruption to key business relationships where possible; and
• get the job done.

Our approach differs depending on the circumstances, but will include elements of the following:

• preliminary advice on options and solutions;
• pre-action protocol meetings;
• without prejudice negotiations and mediation; and
• adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

It is our goal to achieve the best possible result for you whether that be through early without prejudice negotiations or whether the value of the dispute justifies seeking counsel's opinion at an early stage. We have strong relationships with very experienced construction surveyors and barristers.

Construction disputes often revolve around the following issues:

• breach of contract;
• planning;
• delay and liquidated damages;
• payments and retention, including pay less notices;
• variations, including extensions of time;
• enforcement of collateral warranties, including step-in rights;
• defects, including latent defects;
• insolvency of contractors and debt recovery; or
• professional negligence regarding quality and workmanship.