Construction Litigation and Arbitration

We have significant experience in the handling of a wide range of contentious Construction matters. These matters are typically multi-party actions that may involve claims for defects, extensions of time for payment as well as claims concerning the performance of construction professionals. We also specialise in disputes between residential occupiers and their builders and other members of the construction team, particularly using the Construction Conciliation Procedure (www.ccgroup.org.uk).

Project Documentation

We provide advice on the structuring of contractual arrangements and the standard forms appropriate to particular procurement methods.

Once a procurement method has been established we can assist in the drafting, amending or negotiation of construction agreements including appointments of professional consultants. We frequently advise on collateral warranties, parent company guarantees, performance bonds, novation agreements, letters of intent and assignments.

Adjudication

Adjudication has been designed to be a quick way of obtaining an adjudicator's decision without the need for extensive documentation or lengthy legal submissions.

Adjudicators are faced with significant time constraints. We can assist parties to adjudication by defining the issues and ensuring that submissions are presented to the adjudicator, concisely, completely and clearly. We can also advise on the procedural and enforcement aspects of Adjudication. Both and are accredited Adjudicators. Philip Eyre is a dual qualified Solicitor and Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

The Chambers Directory and Legal 500

The Legal 500 2007 Edition states “a small team at Glovers features the ‘wonderful’ David Miles, a construction specialist who has acted as adjudicator in a number of disputes relating to Wembley Stadium. The firm also acted for London International Exhibition Centre on the proposed extension of the Docklands exhibition centre, and Sir Robert McAlpine is a longstanding client for contentious and non-contentious advice.”  Philip Eyre is also recommended.

Chambers UK 2005 notes "...this cost effective outfit fields lawyers prepared to advise on the most commercial way of settling any dispute"

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