Despite the best laid plans, contracts, specifications, and agreements, disputes seem to inevitably arise.

Whether you are in dispute with your builder or your client, or whether there is a dispute between main contractor and subcontractor the potential for a dispute is inevitable.  One party may allege insufficient payment, the other inadequate performance.  Irrespective of the contractual arrangements entered into, either by your advisors or in private arrangements, disputes will arise.

Our Experts are experienced in assessing a situation and providing initial preliminary advice as to the way forward.  Frequently asked questions are: -

    1.    Do I have a case?
    2.    Should I sue?
    3.    Can I settle?
    4.    Can I suspend works?

Chris Easton and/or a member of his team will inspect the site, contractual documentation, drawings, specifications, invoices, and provide initial advice as to whether the parties have complied with their respective contractual and statutory obligations usually enshrined in the Statutory Duties under Building Acts Regulation 7, the Supply of Goods & Services Act 1982, the Defective Premises Act 1972 and potentially the Occupier’s Liability Act 1984.

Have both parties complied with their duties under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007?  Have sufficient funds been promptly paid?

In the event that a payment has been withheld, was it properly held pursuant to the mechanism of the Housing Grants Construction & Regeneration Act?

All of the above questions will be dealt with in the preliminary advice and reports produced by Chris Easton and his staff.

The construction dispute may be as modest as a small boundary wall, right up to a £6,000,000 claim involving over 100 flats.