Commercial and Construction dispute advice for UK businesses
Know where you stand before you decide whether to negotiate, adjudicate, litigate or take another step.
My Commercial Lawyers helps UK businesses with commercial and construction disputes, including payment disputes, contract disputes, breach of contract claims and suitable civil disputes where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed. For construction disputes, we support contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, consultants and construction professionals with advice based on the facts, contract and evidence.
You need clear advice before this costs you more
A commercial or construction dispute can take time, money and focus away from your business.
You may be dealing with:
- An unpaid construction invoice
- A business debt recovery issue
- A breach of contract dispute
- A contract that is not clear
- A dispute with a contractor or subcontractor
- A delay or defect claim
- A project that has stalled
- A JCT, FIDIC or NEC contract issue
- A threat of adjudication or court action
Before you send another email, threaten legal action, start adjudication or take court action, it helps to understand what the contract and evidence show.
My Commercial Lawyers helps UK businesses review the facts, contract and evidence before deciding the next step.
For businesses and construction professionals dealing with a dispute
We may be able to help if you are a:
- Main contractor
- Subcontractor
- Developer
- Architect
- Consultant
- Construction business owner
- Construction professional
- UK business dealing with a suitable commercial dispute
This is for businesses and professionals who need clear advice on a payment, contract or project dispute.
It may also be suitable where there is a contentious commercial or civil dispute, including breach of contract, with a clear commercial reason to proceed.
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Find the right commercial or construction dispute support
Our Key Services
Contentious Commercial Disputes
Suitable contentious commercial and civil disputes may be reviewed where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Breach of Contract Disputes
Advice on suitable breach of contract disputes where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Construction Disputes
Payment, contract and project disputes involving contractors, subcontractors, developers, consultants and construction professionals.
Unpaid Construction Invoices
Advice where construction work has been completed but payment has not arrived.
Construction Adjudication
Advice on whether adjudication may be the right route for your dispute.
Construction Contract Disputes
Support with JCT, FIDIC, NEC and other construction contract disputes.
Business Debt Recovery
Advice on suitable business debt recovery matters where payment is overdue and there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Construction Litigation
Litigation support where suitable, including construction disputes that may involve the County Court, High Court or Technology and Construction Court.
International Arbitration
Support for suitable cross-border construction and commercial disputes involving arbitration, including FIDIC-linked matters where relevant.
Why construction businesses contact us
Commercial and construction dispute focus
Advice based on facts, contract and evidence
Barrister-led dispute support
Fixed instruction fee basis
Clear process from enquiry to instruction
Suitability checked before work begins
Know the scope and fee before work begins
We work on a fixed instruction fee basis.
A commercial or construction dispute may involve more than one instruction. For example, one case may have several stages, such as reviewing the contract, advising on the position, preparing a response, starting adjudication, taking debt recovery steps or taking litigation steps where suitable.
Each instruction is scoped before it begins.
This means you know:
- What work will be carried out
- What the fee is for that instruction
- What the expected timeline is
- What is included
- What is not included
- What may need a separate instruction later
This helps keep the process clear and reduces the risk of confusion about fees, scope or timing.
The aim is clear advice, clear scope and practical next steps before you spend money on the wrong action.
Clear advice for commercial and construction disputes
My Commercial Lawyers supports UK businesses and construction professionals with disputes that need a clear legal view before the next step is taken.
This may include main contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, consultants, construction business owners, construction professionals and UK businesses dealing with suitable commercial disputes. Here’s what some clients have said about working with us.
Highly recommended, MCL took the time to explain my situation and the steps involved to resolve. Got me the results and more importantly the money I was due, which I had given up on. Very professional whilst also been friendly.
Nadeem Chaudhry
Excellent professional and efficient service. Would highly recommend.
Axel Dara
Great work from MCL. Quickly outlined the position and the actions that needed to be taken. Fast and good value for money.
Leo Bocci
Very happy to support MCL team. We have known MCL for some years in terms of our mutual interest in construction, ourselves as a professional Business Development Consultancy.
While our business has always run smoothly, we had occasion to use MCL legal expertise in a very tricky situation several years ago when an aggressive UK construction data provider threatened us with severe legal action over alleged misuse of data, even though we had had a good relationship with them for years.
MCL provided us with immediate legal support to demolish their case and remove any possibility of action against us. We’ve always found MCL highly professional – and also friendly and easy to talk to. We are very happy to recommend the team to other firms and business people.
David Crick
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve done the work, but we haven’t been paid. What can we do?
Start by checking the contract, invoice, payment terms and written communication. The right next step depends on the facts, value and evidence. My Commercial Lawyers can help you understand whether the matter is worth pursuing.
Is adjudication the right next step?
Adjudication may help with some construction disputes, but it is not right for every matter. The right route depends on the contract, evidence, value and commercial position.
Can we send a legal letter ourselves?
You can, but the letter should match your contract position and legal route. A weak or incorrect letter can make the dispute harder to manage. It is sensible to check the facts and contract before sending a formal response.
What should we send with an enquiry?
Send the key facts, contract, invoice, emails and any documents linked to the dispute. Include what the other side has said. This helps the team understand whether the matter is suitable.
What happens after we submit the form?
After you submit the form, follow the instructions to join your Trello matter board. You can then share the issue, contract and key facts. The team reviews suitability before confirming the next step.
How does the fixed instruction fee basis work?
My Commercial Lawyers works on a fixed instruction fee basis. The scope and fee for each instruction are confirmed before that instruction begins.
Can you help developers with construction disputes?
Yes. My Commercial Lawyers may be able to help developers where there is a construction payment, contract or project dispute with a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Can you conduct litigation?
Yes. My Commercial Lawyers can conduct litigation where suitable. The right route depends on the facts, contract, evidence and value of the dispute.
Do you only handle construction disputes?
Construction disputes are the main focus. Suitable contentious commercial and civil disputes may also be reviewed where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Will we receive written advice?
Written advice or a written summary should be confirmed before instruction. Ask at the start what will be provided in writing for your matter.
Contact Our Barristers & Solicitors
Get in touch with our team for trusted legal advice and support.
Whether you are facing a construction dispute, unpaid invoice, contract issue, adjudication concern or suitable civil or commercial dispute, the first step is to understand the facts, evidence and next step.
reception@mycommerciallawyers.com
Phone
+44 (0) 208 087 4177
Office Address
7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR
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