Construction Litigation
Construction Litigation and Arbitration
We have significant experience in the handling of a wide range of contentious Construction matters. These matters are typically multi-party actions that may involve claims for defects, extensions of time for payment as well as claims concerning the performance of construction professionals. We also specialise in disputes between residential occupiers and their builders and other members of the construction team, particularly using the Construction Conciliation Procedure
Adjudication
Adjudication has been designed to be a quick way of obtaining an adjudicator's decision without the need for extensive documentation or lengthy legal submissions.
Adjudicators are faced with significant time constraints. We can assist parties to adjudication by defining the issues and ensuring that submissions are presented to the adjudicator, concisely, completely and clearly. We can also advise on the procedural and enforcement aspects of Adjudication again from our offices in Leicester on any dispute around the world.
Construction Litigation
Construction litigation relates to disputes that occur within the complex regulatory, contractual and business framework that is the construction industry. Construction litigation can occur from the very outset when a construction project is commissioned right through to completion of the project.
In this complex area of law, it is essential to have access to correct and commercial legal advice. Court proceedings can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive. By seeking legal advice at an early stage, it may be possible to resolve the matter by alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration or mediation.
Construction litigation solicitors are available to advise a wide spectrum of clients including occupiers, developers and lending banks operating in the office, residential and public work sectors. Construction litigation advice can be given on disputes on how to get the project off the ground, including using the most suitable procurement and adapting standard agreements accordingly. The most common construction litigation advice is required where disputes arise in building projects relating to access, payment, termination and practical completion.
Property disputes, a fact of life in the business world, are often the most complex and serious disputes to hit any organisation. They occur all too frequently for corporate clients, public sector bodies, charities and private individuals, often striking at the viability of a business, tying up valuable management time and resources.
In these often overlapping and complex areas, it is important to have access to the best legal advice and that is what our solicitors provide.
Our property and construction litigation team is highly experienced at resolving disputes in all areas of property, construction, and landlord and tenant law.
We regularly advise on:
- Construction-related documentation
- Possession and forfeiture actions
- Construction litigation and arbitration
- Adjudication, mediation, and expert determination
- Disrepair and dilapidation claims
- Rent and service charge disputes
- Planning disputes and statutory appeals
- Joint venture and development disputes
- Contentious rent reviews
- Option and break clause claims
- Contested lease renewals
Our solicitors act for a broad range of clients in the property and construction sectors including industrial and commercial organisations, property companies, public sector bodies and charities.
Our knowledge of the specialist Technology and Construction Court and also the Commercial Court allows our solicitors to deliver the best outcome for our clients in a cost effective and timely manner.