Construction Claims

We have experienced barristers in our network who can help you prevent or resolve construction contract disputes whatever the nature of the development or work that is being undertaken.

Prompt advice can save considerable amounts of money and avoid unnecessary stress and disruption to your life or your business. We can help you prevent or resolve building disputes, whether it is a complete new home build, extension, maintenance or renovation.

Construction disputes are a specialised area of dispute resolution and if they are not resolved at an early stage, they often proceed to arbitration or traditional litigation in the courts. Either way, you will benefit from the early advice of one of our expert construction law barristers who regularly appear before arbitrators and judges in such disputes.

The Construction Contracts Act 2013 applies to certain construction contracts. The main features are as follows:

• Irrespective of the provisions of the subcontract, subcontractors are entitled to be paid the full value of work completed every 30 days.
• The paying party must respond to a payment claim within 21 days of the payment claim date. If it fails to do so, it runs the risk of having to pay the full amount of the claim, irrespective of how inflated it may be.
• Any dispute relating to payment may be referred to an adjudicator at any time. The adjudicator must give a decision within 28 days, and the amount awarded by the adjudicator is payable immediately, irrespective of the fact that the dispute may then be the subject matter of arbitration or litigation.

Barristers in our network pursue and defend claims in relation to all types of building and construction work. Our barristers have substantial experience in advising on and conducting construction litigation, arbitration, and claims under the Construction Contracts Act 2013.