Construction Law Firm London
Construction Law Firm London for payment and contract dispute
If you are looking for a construction law firm in London, you may already have a payment, contract or project dispute that needs a clear next step.
My Commercial Lawyers helps construction businesses and construction professionals review the facts, contract and evidence before deciding what to do next.
London construction lawyer for payment and contract disputes
A payment dispute can quickly become a wider construction dispute. You may be dealing with unpaid invoices, disputed variations, delay claims, defects or a contract that is not clear.
My Commercial Lawyers helps London construction businesses and construction professionals review the facts, contract and evidence before deciding the next step.
- What the contract says
- Whether there is an arbitration clause
- Which rules may apply
- Where the arbitration is seated
- What law governs the contract
- What evidence supports your position
- Whether the claim is commercially worth pursuing
- Whether enforcement may be needed later
Know where you stand before you act
Construction disputes can move quickly. A payment issue can turn into a wider dispute about delay, defects, variations, notices or termination.
You may be asking:
We’ve done the work, but we haven’t been paid.
The contract is not clear.
This is holding everything up.
Is it worth taking legal action?
What should we do next?
The right next step depends on the facts, contract and evidence. Adjudication may be suitable in some cases. Court, negotiation, a formal response or another route may fit better in others.
Before spending more, you need clear advice on your position and options.
My Commercial Lawyers is based at 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR. IS REGISTERED AT BELL YARD
The firm works with UK construction businesses and construction professionals dealing with payment, contract and project disputes. This can include contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, consultants and other construction professionals.
The focus is construction disputes, including:
- Unpaid construction invoices
- Contractor and subcontractor disputes
- Developer disputes
- JCT contract disputes
- FIDIC-linked disputes
- NEC-linked issues where suitable
- Construction adjudication concerns
- Delay claims
- Defective works disputes
- Variation disputes
- Termination issues
- Construction litigation
- Construction adjudication concerns
The firm may also review suitable contentious commercial and civil disputes where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Can you help with civil and commercial disputes?
The main focus of this page is construction disputes in London.
My Commercial Lawyers may also review suitable civil and commercial disputes where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed. This may include breach of contract disputes, business debt recovery matters or other contentious commercial issues.
Construction disputes remain the main focus. If your matter is not construction-related, share the key facts so the team can check whether it is suitable before any next step is confirmed.
Why choose My Commercial Lawyers?
You need advice that starts with the construction issue, not broad legal wording.
My Commercial Lawyers focuses its marketing and support around construction disputes. The aim is to help you understand the contract, the evidence, whether the matter is worth pursuing and what the next step could be.
The firm provides barrister-led construction dispute support, with litigation conduct where suitable. This may reduce the need to move between separate legal professionals, depending on the matter and scope, depending on the matter and scope.
Work is agreed on a fixed instruction fee basis. The scope and fee for each instruction are confirmed before that instruction begins.
Construction dispute experience
My Commercial Lawyers has experience with construction and contract disputes, including:
- Recovered unpaid fees for architects and construction professionals.
- Terminated JCT contracts for non-payment and enforced remedies under Insolvency Law.
- Advised a design and principal contractor on employer and subcontractor contract disputes.
- Worked on FIDIC-linked construction disputes involving defects, extensions of time, payment rights, variations, concurrent delays and liquidated damages.
- Worked on MEP contract arbitration matters involving payment delays, project disruption and termination risks.
How the process works
Clear advice before arbitration begins
My Commercial Lawyers starts by reviewing whether arbitration is the right route and what the contract requires.
1. Share the issue
Complete the website form and explain the dispute. Include the key facts, the contract, the invoice, emails, payment history and any notices if you have them.
2. Join your matter board
You will be asked to follow the instructions to download Trello and join your matter board.
This gives the team one place to review the issue, documents and updates.
3. The team reviews suitability
The team reviews the key facts, contract and evidence. This helps them decide whether the matter is suitable and whether they may be able to help.
4. The next step is confirmed
If suitable, the next step, fixed instruction fee, client care letter and invoice are arranged before work begins.
You can find out whether your matter fits before committing to the next step.
Common construction disputes we can review
Unpaid construction invoices
You may have completed the work, paid suppliers and staff, but still not received payment.
Before sending another chasing email or formal letter, it is worth checking the contract, payment terms, evidence of work and the other side’s response.
JCT contract disputes
JCT disputes can involve payment, notices, variations, defects, delay, termination or non-payment.
The wording of the contract matters. The next step should match the facts and the contract position.
Contractor and subcontractor disputes
Disputes between contractors and subcontractors can affect payment, delivery, programme, defects, variations and final account issues.
You may need advice before responding, withholding payment, terminating or starting a formal route.
Developer disputes
Developers may need support where a contractor, consultant or project dispute affects cost, timing or delivery.
The first step is to review the contract, project records and evidence before deciding what action may be suitable.
Adjudication concerns
Adjudication may help in some construction disputes, especially payment disputes. But it is not right for every matter.
Before starting or responding to adjudication, you need to understand the facts, contract, evidence and commercial reason to proceed.
Fees and scope
My Commercial Lawyers works on a fixed instruction fee basis.
This means the scope and fee for each instruction are confirmed before that instruction begins.
The whole matter may not have one fixed fee from start to finish. Each stage depends on the facts, documents, route and next step.
This helps you understand what the next instruction covers before work starts.
Do you need a solicitor, barrister or construction law firm?
Many construction businesses are unsure who to contact first.
You may think you need a solicitor. You may think you need a barrister. You may not know whether adjudication, court or a formal letter is the right route.
My Commercial Lawyers provides barrister-led construction dispute support, with litigation conduct where suitable. The practical benefit is clear legal advice on your position and the next step, without starting with a route that may not fit.
The right support depends on the issue, contract, value, evidence and commercial aim.
What to send to a Construction Law Firm London team
To help the team review your construction dispute, share the contract, invoice, payment history, key emails and any notices.
The team can then check whether the matter is suitable before the next step and fixed instruction fee are confirmed.
- The contract or terms agreed
- The unpaid invoice or payment application
- Key emails and messages
- Evidence of work completed
- Any notices, certificates or payment responses
- A short timeline of what happened
- Details of what you want to achieve
- Any deadlines or urgent dates
You do not need everything perfect before enquiring. Send what you have so the team can see whether the matter may fit.
Check your construction dispute options
If you need a construction law firm in London or a London construction lawyer for a payment, contract or project dispute, start by sharing the issue, contract and key facts.
My Commercial Lawyers can review whether the matter is suitable and explain the next step before work begins.
Share the issue, contract and key facts so the team can review whether this is something they can help with.
FAQs
Do you have an office in London?
Yes. My Commercial Lawyers is based at 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.
The firm can review suitable construction disputes from London and across the UK.
Do you cover construction disputes outside London?
Yes. Although this page is for London searches, My Commercial Lawyers can assist suitable construction dispute matters across the UK.
The team can review the facts, contract and evidence remotely where suitable.
Can you help if we have not been paid for construction work?
Yes, where the matter is suitable. The team can review unpaid construction invoices, payment disputes and related contract issues.
You should share the contract, invoice, payment history, emails and evidence of the work completed.
Is adjudication the right next step?
It depends on the facts, contract and evidence.
Adjudication may be suitable for some construction disputes, but it should not be treated as the answer to every dispute. The first step is to understand your position.
How much will this cost?
My Commercial Lawyers works on a fixed instruction fee basis.
The scope and fee for each instruction are confirmed before that instruction begins. This helps you understand what you are paying for before work starts.
What happens after I enquire?
Complete the website form, follow the instructions to join your Trello matter board and share the key facts.
The team reviews the issue, contract and evidence. If suitable, the next step, fixed instruction fee, client care letter and invoice are arranged before work begins.
Can you help with a commercial or civil dispute that is not construction?
My Commercial Lawyers may also review suitable civil and commercial disputes where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed. This can include breach of contract or business debt recovery matters where the facts, contract and evidence support taking the next step.
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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