Construction and engineering disputes

Disputes on construction and engineering projects can be disruptive, costly and impact delivery so when disputes cannot be avoided, we utilise appropriate dispute resolution processes to successfully resolve issues arising on the project.

Our construction & engineering disputes lawyers are specialists in project troubleshooting, risk management and dispute resolution. They advise clients on disputes arising on both domestic and international projects across a range of contracts and sectors.

Using our industry knowledge and commercial mindset, we integrate with client project teams to mitigate and avoid disputes, and assist with the successful contract administration of projects. Getting us involved early, before a dispute escalates, provides the best opportunity to avoid formal proceedings.

Of course, formal disputes cannot always be resolved and our team guides clients through the specialist construction and engineering tribunals and courts. We are adjudication and arbitration experts, and have significant experience of litigation in The Technology & Construction Court.

Examples of issues that we have assisted clients with include:

• Project Counsel advice
• Disputes on interim payments and final accounts
• The application and interpretation of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act to contracts
• Contractual interpretation affecting risk allocation
• Building safety related claims, including remediation contribution orders, building liability orders, remediation orders and Defective Premises Act claims
• Defect claims
• Disputes relating to the testing and commissioning of energy projects
• Claims for delay, disruption and extensions of time
• Professional negligence claims against architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers