Negotiation and Dispute Proceedings

How can we help you?

WE REGULARLY ADVOCATE FOR OUR CLIENTS IN NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS PRESENTING COMPLEX ARGUMENTS WITH CLARITY AND PRECISION. WE ADVISE OUR CLIENTS ON THE MOST APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR THEIR DISPUTE. THIS INCLUDES GIVING ADVICE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL ADVISORS, TECHNICAL AND CONTRACTUAL EXPERTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF MEDIATORS AND ARBITRATORS.

We advise and assist our clients with drafting of dispute notifications, preparation of statements of claim, presentation of issues, identification and briefing of experts and preparation and review of expert reports. From dispute notification through preparation of position papers to presentation of issues in negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation, Contract Dispute Consultants can assist you to resolve your dispute in a cost effective manner. We also have experience of advocating for our clients in negotiations and mediations including preparation and delivery of presentations.

For larger disputes and issues, we can assemble, manage and lead multidisciplinary teams to provide wide-ranging support or a complete standalone service. The teams can include production and technical staff from various disciplines, quantum support, programming, external legal and technical experts, and animation and visual modeling experts. Aside from our highly sought after in-house team, we have access to a wide ranging network of experienced professionals able to deploy to worldwide locations at short notice.

Recent assignments have included:

Preparation of claims and advocating for a contractor in negotiations with the client in relation to the fabrication of a steel roof for a major airport terminal building.
Advocating for a contractor in a mediation against a government client in relation to a measurement dispute on a road widening and bridge construction project.
Advocating for a contractor in a mediation against an equipment supplier and his PI insurer in relation to delays to a bridge project caused by an industrial accident.
Advocating for a contractor in a mediation relating to delays on the construction of a metro station and tunnelling project in Hong Kong.
Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team for a contractor in a series of disputes relating to the construction of a major cable stayed bridge project involving negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and litigation hearings.
Preparing and delivering presentations to the client in regard to ground and water conditions on a drill and blast tunnel project.
Assisting a subcontractor to prepare statements of claim for an arbitration on a government building.

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Our Services

Claims and Dispute Management

Construction projects, due to their complex nature, can generate a multitude of issues which must all be tracked and managed.

Claim Identification, Preparation and Defence of Claims

Our staff have experience in the preparation and defence of claims including technical issues, delay analysis and quantum.

Contractual Advice and Analysis

We regularly advise our clients on contractual strategy and interpretation of contractual provisions.

Independent and Expert Reports

We can prepare independent reports on a variety of contractual and technical matters.

Negotiation and Dispute Proceedings

We can advise on the most appropriate method of dispute resolution.

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Programming and Forensic Delay Analysis

Contract Dispute Consultants can undertake forensic delay analysis and program impact analysis to identify delay entitlements.