Dispute Resolution

The unfortunate reality in the construction industry is that sometimes claims and disputes cannot be avoided.

We are specialist construction consultants with decades of experience of disputes, Arbitration and Adjudication. We have represented parties in many cases involving multi-millions of pounds and a variety of complex issues.

Whether you are defending or claiming and whatever the value of the claim we will work with you to provide no-nonsense advice and a clear strategy on how best to deal with the dispute.

Adjudication

Adjudication is a rapid dispute resolution process which is implied into construction contracts and results in a binding decision, relatively cost-effectively. We act for claiming and defending parties, guiding them through what can be a testing process with the minimum of stress.

Arbitration: International & Domestic

Arbitration is a leading form of dispute resolution. Like litigation, it results in a binding and final award, but an arbitration is tailored to the particular dispute and decided by a specialist arbitrator. We act for claiming and defending parties and have extensive experience of arbitration.

Litigation support

We assist with litigation by way of Public Access and Licensed Access granted by the Bar Standards Board, and routinely instruct specialist construction barristers from leading London chambers to represent clients.

Mediation

Mediation is a consensual dispute resolution process in which an independent mediator seeks to facilitate a settlement between the parties. It continues to grow in popularity due to the success and results it achieves, and its low cost compared to adversarial dispute resolution.

Dispute funding

The expense of construction disputes puts some people off claiming the money owed to them – even when they have a very strong case. We have developed a range of dispute funding options to help their clients make successful claims.

International disputes

We regularly undertake work with an international element, including projects outside of the UK, and for non-UK clients, and understand the sensitivities of operating in different marketplaces.