Construction & Engineering Disputes

Advising an Employer client on a JCT design and build contract concerning the construction of 5 industrial units. Represented client in an adjudication brought by the Contractor on a £3m dispute on the final account. Claim successfully resolved in line with our assessment of the likely outcome and fee estimate.  

We successfully defended an application for summary enforcement of an adjudicator’s award on the grounds of an alleged fraudulent misrepresentation to the adjudicator nominating body in RNJM Limited v Purpose Social Homes Limited [2025] EWHC 2224 (TCC) (for RICS’ commentary on this case please click here.)

Advising a client on a dispute arising out of a performance guarantee (Bond) where the guarantor was declining payment. Working with the client to produce a robust final account and obtaining payment from Bondsman after an active mediation process in line with risk assessment and costs estimate. 

Advising a building owner on claims relating to a defective CLT Timber Frame in a landmark new building. The claim is in excess of £11m and is in respect of both loss of use damages and the highly intrusive structural remedial works to allow the building to be put back into use.

Advising a client on a dispute arising on a £150m project to install new and fully automated Materials Handling Equipment at a distribution centre. The form of contract is the MF/1 Engineering Contract, and the dispute concerns all elements of the final account and in particular liability for delay to Taking-Over. 

Advising a smart energy solutions provider in relation to potential dispute concerning a battery storage project in the UK under an MF/1 form of contract. This included advice in relation to attempted terminations of the contract by the employer.

Advising a client on an ongoing multi-million pound project concerning research and development into emerging technologies in the nuclear industry. Working closely with the client and in particular its design and engineering team to assist with the navigation of this project and the complexities that projects involving emerging technologies can bring. 

Advising an EPC contractor in ICC arbitration in relation to claims for delay and disruption for an oil and gas plant project in the Middle East, and advising an international EPC contractor in relation to claims for defects, delay and disruption in relation to a petrochemical plant in the UK.

Advising a Contractor in respect of a large gas renewal and diversion scheme. The dispute concerns a difference on the final account of circa £28m and the management of claims under the joint venture agreement between the Contractors delivering this complex project.

Advising a public body on an NEC3 Option C contract for a new highway scheme. The project faced considerable challenges due to ground conditions and slope stability. The dispute concerned a £8m difference on the valuation of the account and was resolved following a mediation in line with our assessment of likely outcome and fee estimate. 

Advising an overseas company in proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court relating to fabrication and supply of components for offshore construction projects. 

Advising a Contractor engaged under a water framework contract in relation to a dispute with a subcontractor concerning drainage works carried out under an amended NEC3 Engineering and Construction Subcontract. Advice covered termination and settlement.