Case Studies
Construction and commercial dispute experience
My Commercial Lawyers helps UK construction businesses, construction professionals and suitable commercial clients understand where they stand before taking the next step on a dispute.
The examples below show experience across construction disputes, unpaid fees, contract disputes, JCT and FIDIC matters, international arbitration and suitable commercial disputes.
The main focus is construction disputes. Suitable contentious commercial and civil disputes may also be reviewed where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Construction dispute experience
JCT and FIDIC contract work
Our Head of Legal Practice has experience drafting JCT and FIDIC-aligned construction contracts for contractors and developers while working at a Legal 500 law firm.
This experience supports clients dealing with contract wording, payment terms, risk allocation, variations, delay, defects, termination and project obligations.
Employer and subcontractor disputes
Our Head of Legal Practice has advised a design and principal contractor on disputes involving employers and subcontractors.
These matters can involve payment, performance, delay, defects, variations, subcontractor obligations and responsibility for project issues.
JCT non-payment and termination
Our Head of Legal Practice has experience terminating JCT contracts for non-payment and enforcing remedies under insolvency law.
This is relevant where construction work has been carried out, payment has not been made, and the contract position needs to be reviewed before action is taken.
Unpaid fees for architects and construction professionals
My Commercial Lawyers has experience recovering unpaid fees for architects and construction professionals.
These disputes often involve payment terms, scope of services, project records, contract documents and whether the matter is worth pursuing.
International construction arbitration experience
Our Head of Legal Practice has worked on major international arbitration and construction dispute matters while working for a Legal 500 law firm in the Middle East.
£200 million international airport arbitration
Our Head of Legal Practice has experience drafting JCT and FID
A government department was involved in a major construction project claim worth more than £200 million.
The dispute involved issues under the FIDIC form of contract, including defects, extensions of time, procurement, payment rights, valuation of variations, concurrent delays and liquidated damages.
Our Head of Legal Practice led work on investigating causes of action, drafting statements of case and initiating arbitration proceedings.
IC-aligned construction contracts for contractors and developers while working at a Legal 500 law firm.
This experience supports clients dealing with contract wording, payment terms, risk allocation, variations, delay, defects, termination and project obligations.
Main contractor contract disputes
Our Head of Legal Practice advised a well-known main contractor on performance bonds and subcontract termination.
The dispute involved a construction contract, delays, disruption and subcontractor financial difficulties.
MEP contract arbitrations
Our Head of Legal Practice defended an international main contractor in the early stages of 12 arbitrations under mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracts.
The disputes involved payment delays, project disruption and termination risk.
The work included preparing ad hoc arbitration agreements and helping manage the arbitration process.
Desalination plant dispute
Our Head of Legal Practice provided legal advice to a plant owner on potential liabilities and risks linked to government claims involving public utility infrastructure.
GCC construction arbitration funding
Our Head of Legal Practice has advised on third-party funding methods and evaluated the merits of a large-scale GCC-based construction arbitration claim.
Commercial dispute experience
My Commercial Lawyers may also review suitable contentious commercial and civil disputes where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Debt settlements and Part 36 offers
Our Head of Legal Practice has negotiated debt settlements and advised on Part 36 offers to reduce litigation risk.
This experience is relevant where a dispute needs to be assessed commercially before further action is taken.
Debt and commercial dispute pleadings
Our Head of Legal Practice has filed pleadings, including Particulars of Claim, Defences and Counterclaims, in debt and commercial disputes.
This work supports suitable matters where formal court documents or litigation steps may be needed.
Property broker commission and agency fee disputes
Our Head of Legal Practice has acted for property brokers in commission and agency fee disputes.
These matters can involve contract terms, payment entitlement, evidence of work carried out and whether the fee is recoverable.
Financial disputes with UK banks
Our Head of Legal Practice has advised overseas clients in financial disputes with UK banks, including matters where substantial sums were recovered.
Settlement agreements in disputed insurance matters
Our Head of Legal Practice has advised on settlement agreements in disputed insurance matters.
This experience is relevant where the parties need to understand risk, settlement terms and the commercial position before resolving a dispute.
Loan repayment dispute
My Commercial Lawyers is advising a client in respect of a loan that has not been repaid.
This is a suitable commercial dispute where the facts, documents and commercial value need to be reviewed before deciding the next step.
Professional negligence claim
My Commercial Lawyers is advising a client in a professional negligence case against previous solicitors.
This is a suitable civil dispute where the position depends on the facts, evidence, previous advice and the loss claimed.
Possession case review
My Commercial Lawyers is advising a client on whether a possession case can be reopened.
This is a suitable civil dispute where the legal position and available route need to be reviewed before further action is taken.
What these examples show
These examples show experience across:
- Construction payment disputes
- JCT and FIDIC contract issues
- Employer and subcontractor disputes
- Non-payment and termination
- Unpaid professional fees
- International construction arbitration
- Main contractor disputes
- MEP contract disputes
- Suitable commercial and civil disputes
The aim is not to take every dispute.
The aim is to help the right clients understand where they stand, whether the matter is worth pursuing and what the next step could be.
Check your construction dispute options
If you are dealing with a construction dispute, payment issue, contract dispute or suitable commercial dispute, share the issue, contract and key facts so the team can review whether this is something they can help with.
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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.
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