Building & Construction Disputes Solicitors in Birmingham

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Construction Industry makes up every aspect of the built environment, which includes both commercial and residential buildings. We understand that each construction project has its own unique challenges and details that must be taken care of in a professional way. We will provide an accurate risk assessment to determine the best legal strategy for you.

If your building project is jeopardised by a conflict, speak to one of our building dispute lawyers in Birmingham, London and Northampton at info@witansolicitors.co.uk so we can assess your case. 

Our Construction Law Expertise

We don’t just understand the construction industry –  we have a proven record of dealing with both technical and legal issues affecting individuals within it. Our construction dispute lawyers regularly support and advise our clients on a wide range of matters including:

• Adjudication (contractual and statutory):  Whether you need help with interim and final accounts, extensions of time and loss, retentions, terminations and other issues, our team offers the best support for any adjudication issues. Our team has been involved in both challenging and defending instances including enforcement of adjudication awards
• Construction Contracts: Our team of solicitors offer support and advice in regards to a wide range of Standard forms including JCT, NEC and FIDIC, and bespoke, to other important documents such as performance bonds, guarantees, warranties and other third party rights notices
• Pre-contract: Our construction lawyers can assist you in drafting and procurement all legal documentation
• Post-contract: We support you in the preparation and negotiation of problematic accounts; and we give legal advice on the contractual procedure, extension of time claims, loss and / or expense claims, as well as audits
• Commercial debt recovery: Our experts can advise you on fiscal recovery; preparation and negotiating of problematic accounts; preparation, negotiation and the defence of claims for loss & expense; debt collection and retention collection.
• Insolvency:  When you are facing insolvency, our commercial law team can help with pre-formal appointments and the realisation of creditor funds.
• Education & training: We deliver in-house seminars and training, as well as legal and contractual updates on subjects such as dispute avoidance, delay and disruption, the law of contract, claims preparation and defence contract administration under the standard forms and standard forms of contract including the JCT

How We Resolve a Construction Dispute

As a team of solicitors specialising in building disputes, we always take into account all the details of your case to identify a quick and efficient solution. We first look for ways to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution in a peaceful and amicable manner.

Settlement Agreements

Our trained commercial dispute lawyers will attempt to negotiate a settlement agreement between you and the other party so the conflict can be resolved swiftly and fairly. Even if a settlement can’t be reached at the start of the case, we will continue to monitor for strategic opportunities to secure a settlement.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

We are also well-versed in Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques and we can help you with:

• Mediation: We ensure your best interests are protected in the process of mediation
• Arbitration: We represent you in private court arbitration hearings
• Negotiation: We negotiate fair conditions for your settlement agreement
• Conciliation: We explore ways to peacefully resolve a complex building dispute
• Adjudication: We take steps to resolve the dispute within 28 to avoid it being escalated to trial
• Third-Party Opinion: We act as an independent party providing expert recommendations on agreements
• Expert Determination: We represent you when a technical expert  evaluates both sides of the construction dispute
• Mini-Trial in Construction: We present your case as we would on trial to allow decision-makers in the business to reconsider settling out of court
• Dispute Resolution Board (DBR): We offer advice to prevent disputes regarding large construction projects before they arise
• Making a Claim: If you are looking to raise a claim, we take all necessary steps to ensure that all pre-action protocols have been implemented before we proceed. We will draft a Letter Before Action for you and will take care of all legal communications that follow. This ensures that if your case isn’t settled, the court will look at it in the most favourable light possible.

Litigation

Not all construction disputes can be resolved peacefully. In complex cases where settling isn’t a viable option, our construction law solicitors have the experience and expertise to argue your case in court. We have a very high success rate in resolving building disputes in court and we will find the right strategy to reach a positive outcome for you.

Our Experience

Our team of construction solicitors has been recognised by the Legal 500 for its strong record of success advising commercial clients. The team has extensive experience working with professionals in the construction industry to deliver outstanding results for our clients. 

As members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we always work to the highest standard, providing our clients with accurate and practical legal advice.

Our Clients

Based in Northampton, Birmingham and London we are a passionate team of construction lawyers that has successfully supported a large number of clients within the construction industry. From offering advice about construction contracts to dealing with various construction disputes and resolutions, our expert team supports public and private sector employers, funds, consultants, developers, contractors and subcontractors with any issues they might encounter.

Common Examples of Construction Disputes

Construction disputes are more common than you might expect. Below you can explore real-life examples and read the legal advice our construction law solicitors have offered:

• Over-valuation of building works
• Trade supplier and Court action
• Domestic sub-contractor issue
• Making a case to extend time
• No payment from a regular source of work
• Issue of the Final Certificate under the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2011
• A cosy relationship or a contract?
• Late completion and delayed damages