Contract Drafting and Review

Our experienced solicitors will draft and review your building contracts to ensure they are clear, comprehensive, and legally sound. We help identify potential issues and provide advice to prevent disputes before they arise. Our services include:

• Drafting Contracts: We create bespoke building contracts tailored to your specific project requirements, ensuring all key elements are covered, including scope of work, timelines, payment terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Reviewing Contracts: We meticulously review existing contracts to identify any ambiguities or potential risks, offering recommendations for amendments to strengthen your legal position.

Negotiation and Mediation

We prioritize resolving disputes amicably whenever possible. Our skilled negotiators work to achieve mutually satisfactory agreements, utilizing mediation to facilitate constructive dialogue between parties. This approach helps maintain professional relationships and avoid the time and cost associated with litigation. Our mediation services include:

• Facilitating Negotiations: We assist in negotiating contract terms and resolving disagreements, ensuring that all parties' interests are fairly represented.
• Mediation Services: We act as mediators to help parties reach a voluntary, binding agreement, providing a neutral platform for open communication and resolution.

Adjudication and Arbitration

For construction disputes that require formal resolution, we provide representation in adjudication and arbitration proceedings. These methods offer a faster and more cost-effective alternative to litigation. Our adjudication and arbitration services include:

• Adjudication: We represent clients in adjudication proceedings, a statutory process designed to provide a quick resolution to construction disputes, often within 28 days. Our expertise ensures that your case is presented effectively.
• Arbitration: We represent clients in arbitration, a private dispute resolution process where an arbitrator makes a binding decision. Arbitration can be tailored to the needs of the parties and is often quicker and more flexible than court litigation.

Litigation

When a negotiated settlement cannot be reached, we are prepared to represent your interests in court. Our litigation team has extensive experience handling complex building contract disputes, ensuring that your case is presented effectively to achieve a favorable outcome. Our litigation services include:

• Court Representation: We provide robust representation in all levels of court, from county courts to the High Court, ensuring your rights are protected throughout the litigation process.
• Arbitration: We manage all aspects of your case, from initial filings to trial preparation and post-trial enforcement, providing comprehensive legal support.

Enforcement of Judgments

If a court judgment or adjudicator’s decision is obtained in your favor, we assist with the enforcement process to ensure that you receive the compensation or specific performance ordered. Our enforcement services include:

• Executing Judgments: We take necessary legal steps to enforce judgments, including obtaining charging orders, attachment of earnings orders, and writs of execution.
• Debt Recovery: We assist in recovering debts awarded by the court or adjudicator, ensuring that you receive the financial remedy you are entitled to.