Construction & Engineering

Construction Disputes

Disputes over construction work are often hard to avoid, so our lawyers are here to help minimise the disruption they cause to your business if they do unfortunately happen.

We offer a specialist service to safely guide you through any disputes, including:

  • Claims for extensions of time or variations
  • Claims by contractors for losses caused by delayed or disrupted work
  • Claims by employers for defective work
  • Claims against professional consultants for negligent design or over-certification
  • Claims by contractors and professional consultant for unpaid fees
  • Advice on public private partnership (PPP) scheme disputes
  • Enforcing adjudicator’s decisions

Our team provides tailored advice on construction disputes across a range of sectors, helping funders, developers, employers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants with their issues.

We can support both local and national clients as we have offices based across the UK. Our experienced lawyers also have construction contacts around the world, which allows us to get the help you need, no matter where you are.

Our construction law experts will always provide strategic and efficient advice, considering a variety of resolution methods such as court proceedings, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

We can help with both contentious and non-contentious construction issues, with a multi-disciplinary team who can undertake all aspects of legal work. Our specialists also have an impressive track record of success in this area, so you can be confident that you have the best chance of getting a positive outcome.

For more information on how we could help you, contact one of our lawyers today.

Contact our Construction Disputes lawyers - 0370 1500 100


Or visit the Construction Disputes team page.

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Testimonials & Client Feedback

We truly value the feedback we receive from both our clients and legal accreditation societies, such as The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Legal 500

"A good firm to have on your side."

Legal 500, 2015

Chambers

"They are very approachable and good with clients."

Chambers & Partners, 2016

Awards & Accreditation

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our business legal work. For a list of awards and accreditations, please visit our awards page.
UK Chambers & Partners Leading Firm 2018 Leading Firm - Legal 500 2017 Shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year - Yorkshire Insider Property Industry Awards 2016 5th Most Active Mergers & Acquisitions Firm - Experian 2016 Lex 100

We Work Nationally

We have offices in major cities throughout the UK and our lawyers can arrange to visit you or your business in person if necessary. We also have international capability, with global links to other legal specialists.

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Business News

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