Claim Assessment & Compensation
Clients involved in construction and engineering disputes require the assistance of lawyers who not only understand the legal aspects, but also the technical aspects of a project as well.
We advise on project development, contracting strategy, alliance agreements, awarding of contracts, health and safety programs and private-public partnerships. We represent our clients in complex building sector disputes involving claims concerning awarding construction assignments in tenders, additional remuneration, contractual penalties and improper performance claims, disputes over drawing performance bank guarantees and in FIDIC-based disputes. We also develop contracts for all types of construction and procurement methods. We provide advice and representation on risk assessment, dispute avoidance, claims management and dispute resolution. We litigate unresolved claims before the courts and arbitration tribunals, including before international arbitration boards.
Our clients include public and private owners, developers, builders, professional engineers and architects, general and specialized contractors, subcontractors, industrial equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, financial institutions, guarantors and other players in this field.
To substantiate the claims of our clients, we work closely with our interconnected worldwide Northcroft construction experts to give our clients the best outcome, in the preparation, presentation and evaluation of all types of construction claims and disputes. Our professionals have extensive experience in international and domestic, public and private sector projects and have assisted closely with the successful resolution of their claims.