Construction Law in London
Need construction law in London for a payment, contract or project dispute? Get clear advice before deciding your next step.
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Need clear advice on a breach of contract dispute?
A breach of contract dispute can affect payment, delivery, business relationships and your next commercial decision. You may already have tried emails, calls or negotiation and still need to know where you stand.
If you are searching for a breach of contract lawyer near you, My Commercial Lawyers is based in London and reviews suitable breach of contract disputes where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
The first step is to understand the facts, contract and evidence before deciding what action may be suitable.
Prefer to speak to us? Call us on +44 (0)20 8087 4177
Share the issue, contract and key facts so the team can review whether this is something they can help with.
Construction law advice for London payment, contract and project disputes
Construction disputes in London can involve tight deadlines, several parties and high commercial pressure.
A dispute can affect payment, cash flow, site progress, relationships and your next decision. You may need advice before the issue becomes harder to manage.
My Commercial Lawyers may review suitable London construction disputes involving:
- Unpaid construction invoices
- Main contractor disputes
- Subcontractor disputes
- Developer disputes
- Architect or consultant fee disputes
- JCT, FIDIC or NEC contract issues
- Delay claims
- Defective works allegations
- Variation disputes
- Termination issues
- Adjudication concerns
- Construction litigation where suitable
The first step is not to pick a legal route too quickly.
The first step is to understand the contract, evidence and commercial position. Then you can decide whether negotiation, a formal response, adjudication, litigation or another step may be suitable.
Who this page is for
This page is for London construction businesses and construction professionals who need clear advice before taking the next step.
You may be a:
Main contractor
Subcontractor
Developer
Architect
Consultant
Construction company director
Project professional
Commercial property business involved in a construction dispute
You may be saying:
“We’ve done the work, but we haven’t been paid.”
The contract is not clear.“The contract is not clear.”
“This is holding everything up.”
“Is it worth taking legal action?”
“We need to know where we stand.”
These questions need a practical review. The answer depends on the facts, contract, evidence, value and commercial reason to proceed.
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Payment disputes on London construction projects
Payment disputes are often the point where a project problem becomes a legal issue.
You may have completed work, sent invoices and chased payment. The other side may now be raising defects, delay, valuation or variation issues.
Before taking action, it helps to check:
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- What the contract says about payment
- Whether payment notices were sent correctly
- What work was completed
- What the emails and project records show
- Whether the other side has disputed the invoice
- Whether adjudication, negotiation or another route may fit
My Commercial Lawyers may review suitable unpaid construction invoice matters where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
Contract disputes on London construction projects
You may be a business owner, investor, contractor, developer, consultant, professional adviser or
A London construction dispute can turn on the contract wording.
The issue may involve payment terms, variations, notices, delay, defects, termination or responsibility for extra costs.
If the contract is not clear, it can be risky to send a strong letter before checking the position.
My Commercial Lawyers may review suitable disputes involving JCT, FIDIC or NEC contracts.
The aim is to understand what the contract says, what the evidence shows and what the next step could be.
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Contractor, subcontractor and developer disputes in London
Construction disputes often involve more than one party.
A main contractor may be chasing payment. A subcontractor may be unpaid. A developer may be dealing with delay, defects or performance issues. A consultant may be owed fees or facing criticism about project advice.
The dispute may need negotiation, a formal response, adjudication, litigation conduct where suitable or another route.
The right route depends on the facts. It should not be chosen because it sounds forceful or because another person suggested it.
Adjudication and construction litigation
Adjudication may help in some construction disputes.
It can be relevant where there is a payment dispute or another dispute under a construction contract. But adjudication is not right for every matter.
Before starting or defending adjudication, you need to know:
- Whether the contract supports that route
- What issue is actually in dispute
- What evidence supports your position
- Whether the value justifies the step
- What the commercial risk looks like
Some matters may need litigation conduct where suitable. This depends on the dispute, the evidence and the legal route required.
Why choose My Commercial Lawyers for construction law in London?
My Commercial Lawyers is based in London and focuses its marketing on construction disputes.
The firm supports UK construction businesses and construction professionals who need to know where they stand before taking the next step.
Support is barrister-led, with litigation conduct where suitable. This means suitable matters can be reviewed with dispute strategy, advocacy and court process in mind.
The firm does not aim to take every dispute. Suitability is checked first. The matter should have a clear commercial reason to proceed.
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How the enquiry process works
1. Complete the website form
Start by sharing the issue and key facts.
Include the contract, invoices, emails, payment history, notices and project records where relevant.
2. Join your matter board
You may be asked to download Trello and join your matter board.
This gives the team one place to review the facts, contract and evidence.
3. Suitability is checked
The team reviews whether the matter is something My Commercial Lawyers can help with.
Construction disputes are the main focus. Suitable commercial and civil disputes may also be reviewed where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
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.
Fixed instruction fee basis
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.
This does not mean the whole matter has one fixed fee. Each instruction is scoped and agreed before that stage begins.
Relevant construction dispute experience
My Commercial Lawyers has experience involving:
- JCT and FIDIC-linked construction contracts
- Employer and subcontractor contract disputes
- JCT contract termination for non-payment
- Unpaid fees for architects and construction professionals
- Payment delays, project disruptions and termination risks
- FIDIC-linked international construction arbitration matters
Evidence needed: add specific matter dates, values, client types and approved outcome detail where available.
FAQs about construction law in London
Do you provide construction law advice in London?
Yes. My Commercial Lawyers has a London office and may review suitable London construction disputes.
The main focus is payment, contract, adjudication and project disputes involving construction businesses and construction professionals.
Do I need a London construction law firm?
If your dispute is linked to a London project, a London office can be helpful.
What matters most is whether the team understands construction disputes, the contract, the evidence and the commercial reason to proceed.
Can you help if the project is in London but my business is outside London?
Yes, suitable matters may be reviewed where the project is in London but the business is based elsewhere in the UK.
You can start by completing the website form and sharing the issue, contract and key facts.
Can you help with an unpaid invoice on a London construction project?
Suitable unpaid construction invoice matters may be reviewed where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed.
The team can review the contract, payment terms, emails, notices and evidence before advising on possible next steps.
Can you help with a JCT contract dispute in London?
Suitable JCT contract disputes may be reviewed.
The dispute may involve payment, variations, delay, defects, termination, notices or responsibility for extra costs.
Is adjudication the right step for my London construction dispute?
Adjudication may be an option, but it is not right for every matter.
The contract, evidence, value and commercial position should be reviewed before deciding.
Can you help with construction litigation in London?
My Commercial Lawyers provides barrister-led construction dispute support, with litigation conduct where suitable.
The scope depends on the matter, evidence and legal route required.
How much does construction law advice cost?
My Commercial Lawyers works on a fixed instruction fee basis.
The scope and fee for each instruction are confirmed before that instruction begins.
What should I send with my enquiry?
Send the contract, invoices, key emails, payment history, notices, project records and a short summary of what happened.
The more relevant detail you provide, the easier it is to review whether the matter is suitable.
Do you only deal with construction disputes?
Construction disputes are the main focus.
Suitable commercial and civil disputes may also be reviewed where there is a clear commercial reason to proceed. This may include breach of contract disputes and business debt recovery.
Check your construction dispute options
If you need construction law in London, start by sharing the facts.
You do not need to choose the legal route yourself. The team can review the issue, contract and evidence, then confirm whether this is something they can help with.
Prefer to speak to us? Call us on +44 (0)20 8087 4177
Share the issue, contract and key facts so the team can review suitability before the next step is confirmed.
Contact Our Barristers & Solicitors
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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reception@mycommerciallawyers.com
Phone
+44 (0) 208 087 4177
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