Our Legal Track Record – Local & International
Our Legal Track Record
At My Commercial Lawyers, we are proud of the diverse and complex cases we have successfully managed. From high-value construction disputes to regulatory prosecutions and civil & commercial litigation, our experience spans the UK and international jurisdictions. Below is a selection of notable cases that showcase our capabilities.
The list of cases mentioned below is not a exhaustive list.
Construction Case Studies
Experienced in drafting bespoke JCT and FIDIC-aligned construction contracts for contractors and developers while working at a leading Legal 500 law firm.
- Advised a design/principal contractor on Employer and Subcontractor contract disputes.
- Terminated JCT contracts for non-payment and enforced remedies under Insolvency Law.
- Recovered unpaid fees for architects and construction professionals.
Contract & Commercial Case Studies
- Negotiated debt settlements and advised on Part 36 offers to reduce litigation risks.
- Filed pleadings (Particulars of Claim, Defence, Counterclaims) in debt and commercial disputes.
- Acted for property brokers in commission and agency fee disputes.
- Advised overseas clients in financial disputes with UK banks, recovering substantial sums.
- Advised on settlement agreements in disputed insurance matters.
- Successfully negotiated trademark infringement and passing-off claims in Africa.
Regulatory & Criminal Case Studies
- Advised contractors prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) on plea strategy.
- Represented clients in fraud and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) cases.
- Advised clients facing worldwide freezing orders and default judgments.
- Handled debt disputes with HMRC, negotiating resolutions and defences.
- Head of Legal Practice instructed by the CPS with several years of prosecution experience in criminal offences.
- Advised training academies and regulated entities on compliance matters.
International Arbitration & Middle East Legal Experience
Our Head of Legal Practice, whilst working for a prominent Legal 500 law firm in the Middle East, was asked to work on the following international arbitration and construction dispute matters:
- £200M International Airport Arbitration: A government department was involved in a major construction project claim worth over £200 million. This case raised complex issues under the FIDIC form of contract, including defects, extensions of time (EOT), procurement, payment rights, valuation of variations, concurrent delays, and liquidated damages. Our Head of Legal Practice led the team in investigating causes of action, drafting statements of case, and initiating arbitration proceedings.
- Main Contractor Contract Disputes: Advised a well-known main contractor in the construction industry on performance bonds and subcontract termination. The case involved issues under a bespoke contract, including delays, disruptions, and subcontractor financial difficulties.
- MEP Contract Arbitrations: Defended an international main contractor in the early stages of 12 arbitrations under Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contracts. These disputes involved payment delays, project disruptions, and termination risks, requiring preparation of ad hoc arbitration agreements and management of the arbitration process.
- Desalination Plant Dispute: Provided legal advice to a plant owner on potential liabilities and risks in relation to government claims involving public utility infrastructure.
- Third-Party Funding in GCC Arbitration: Currently advising on third-party funding methods and evaluating the merits of a large-scale GCC-based construction arbitration claim.
