Drafting contracts, sub-contracts, Joint Venture agreements; modifying standard forms of contract and sub-contract; drafting special conditions and preliminary clauses; checking contract documents and advising on suitability.

Regular attendance at employer’s/owner’s, contractor’s or sub-contractor’s offices, at monthly or other suitable intervals, discuss financial and contractual difficulties and disputes on all current contracts. Advice on notices to be given under the contract. Dealing with correspondence between employers, consultants, main contractors, sub contractors and suppliers.

Whether the problem has arisen under a standard form of contract or sub-contract or under any other form of contract, definitive advice and analysis of any problem or dispute can be provided. Detailed guidance on administration of main contracts and sub-contracts generally throughout the project is also offered.

On behalf of Contractors / Sub-Contractors

• Preparation of loss and expense claims on behalf of main contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and others including providing initial advice and guidance on possible heads of claim, timing and content of notifications, advice on presentation of the claim documents, negotiation in order to reach settlement and Expert Witness services if arbitration or litigation becomes unavoidable.
• Advice on extension of time submissions and validity of deduction of liquidated and ascertained damages.
• Advice on problems of payment, set-off, contra charges and counter claims.
• Calculation and advice regarding contentious items such as disruption, loss of productivity, head office overheads, loss of profit, finance charges and interest.
• Preparation of variation claims.

On behalf of Employers / Owners

• Advice on defence of loss and expense claims on behalf of Employers/Owners when received from Main Contractors, Sub-contractors and Vendors/Suppliers including providing initial advice and guidance on the validity of the heads of claim presented, validity of notifications and complete evaluation of claims.
• Advice on the correct imposition of liquidated damages claims and other damages claims.
• Advice on preparation of counterclaims and other defenses

Assisting with all aspects of the adjudication process from notices, to presentation of the claim or counterclaim to representing a party during the adjudication process.

We also act as the appointed adjudicator in disputes referred to adjudication.

The whole spectrum of construction contracts and construction related topics is covered in our training programmes which are either organised to suit individual client’s requirements as in house training or via public seminar events. The training services include provision of comprehensive training material and provision of experienced speakers together with all organisational matters.