Disputes
Twenty years inside construction conflicts—as claims consultant, commercial manager, and superintendent.
We know how disputes start, how they escalate, and how to resolve them efficiently.
The best dispute is the one that never happens.
Most construction disputes are predictable. They emerge from the same contract clauses, the same procedural failures, the same relationship breakdowns. Having seen these patterns across hundreds of projects, we help clients identify and mitigate risks before they crystallise into formal disputes.
Our dispute avoidance work includes contract review and risk assessment, pre-construction risk workshops, ongoing project health monitoring, and notice and claims preparation. We focus on practical, implementable protection—not theoretical risk registers that sit in drawers.
When disputes occur, resolve them strategically.
Despite best efforts, some disputes are unavoidable. When they occur, how you navigate them determines the outcome. We provide expert guidance through every resolution pathway—from early-stage negotiation through SOPA adjudication, expert determination, mediation, and arbitration.
We're not lawyers. We work alongside your legal team, providing technical, contractual, and commercial expertise that strengthens your position. Our focus is practical outcomes: fair resolution, minimised cost, and preserved relationships where possible.
What we bring.
Experience across Australian, Middle Eastern, and UK projects. Fluency in AS 2124, AS 4000, NEC4, FIDIC, and bespoke contracts. A methodology grounded in functional elemental analysis—identifying patterns across project types that sector specialists miss. Independence from law firms, contractors, and principals—allowing honest assessment of any position.
Investment and timeline depend on scope. The conversation is free.