Building Disputes
The Commercial Dispute Resolution team at Attwaters Jameson Hill has spent decades advising construction firms and professionals on disputes relating to residential and commercial construction projects.
These projects can be hugely expensive, with tight deadlines and even tighter profit margins. Often depending on the smooth cooperation of multiple contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and other parties, it is unsurprising that construction disputes are one of the most common types of commercial disputes.
Where there is a dispute, it is usually in the parties’ best interests to resolve it speedily and without the involvement of a court of law. To increase your chances of a successful resolution, it is highly advisable to instruct legal professionals with significant expertise in alternative dispute resolution methods.
We support building and construction professionals with:
- Breach of contract claims
- Disputes relating to construction project delays
- Payment disputes
- Client insolvency
- Disputes relating to defective works and remedial works
- Litigation
- Alternative dispute resolution
Alternative dispute resolution options
- Mediation – a neutral third party helps to facilitate productive discussions between the parties with a view to resolving the dispute amicably. They have no legal power to decide the result, but are there to help the parties bring discussions to a conclusion that works for everyone.
- Arbitration – arbitration is like litigation, but hearings are held outside of the court system in the presence of an independent judge or judges called arbitrators. The arbitrators are able to hand down a legally binding decision to end the dispute.
- Adjudication – any party to a construction contract has a statutory right to refer a dispute to an adjudicator, who will be an impartial subject matter expert on the dispute in question. Adjudication is designed to be an interim or fast-track method of dispute resolution, but the decision will be binding and enforceable until such a time as it is overturned by litigation or arbitration.
How we can help
We understand that many clients will want to resolve a construction dispute as amicably as possible, without the expense and stress of litigation. With considerable expertise in the abovementioned alternative dispute resolution methods, we can support you in preparing and arguing your case with, a view to reaching the best possible solution for all concerned.
Where litigation cannot be avoided, we will support you through the court process every step of the way, working hard to produce your desired outcome with the minimum of cost and stress.
The complexity of construction projects and disputes means that it is highly advisable to instruct a legal representative with significant skill in this niche area of the law. At Attwaters Jameson Hill, we have spent decades resolving disputes on behalf of a wide range of construction professionals and can be trusted to deliver results.
