Construction disputes residential and commercial

We provide cost-effective legal solutions for commercial and residential construction disputes.

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Construction disputes

Comprehensive service for resolving commercial and residential construction disputes

Due to the large sums and tight profit margins involved, disputes involving the design, payment and/or warranty of construction projects are common.

Our specialists possess exceptional understanding and experience in this complex area of law. We provide cost-effective solutions to employers, contractors, sub-contractors and developers in numerous adjudications, and can represent you in trials at the specialist division of the high court.

We can also represent you if you are a residential property owner who has suffered loss and damage because of defective building works, or if you are making a claim of professional negligence against a construction professional.

Our experienced construction lawyers fully understand the need to deal with construction disputes in a cost-effective manner. We will work closely with you to collate and analyse all the available information and reach a reasoned view on the best course of action. There are a range of alternative options that we can advise you on to resolve disputes without necessarily going to court, such as mediation.

However, if an amicable agreement cannot be reached, then we have expertise in seeking appropriate redress through adjudication or the courts.

Our wide-ranging construction services include:

Disputes arising out of construction contracts (including JCT contracts)
Payment disputes
Disputes relating to interim and final accounts (including claims for variations, extensions of time and loss and expense)
Payment and payless notices disputes
Claims brought under the Defective Premises Act
Delay claims
Disputes relating to defective works and remedial works
All aspects of disputes relating to residential construction
All aspects of construction adjudication
Expertise in high value disputes brought in the specialist technology and construction court

If you are making or defending a claim, contact a member of our specialist construction team in St Albans, Harpenden or Luton for expert advice.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

The team is fantastic with clients: very responsive, manages expectations and obtains excellent results in and out of court, even where the pure legal merits of the case are not in the client’s favour. The team are able to negotiate favourable settlements and are very commercial in their approach. Their expertise in commercial litigation is a head above the competition and they provide exceptional value for money. – Legal 500 2025

A very solid team with several litigators who show good common sense in their client dealings with practical commercial advice given and clients kept well informed.

Working with the team has been professional from start to finish allowing us to make informed decisions through complex processes. The availability and “can do” attitude has enabled us to conduct our business and know we have the right people in our corner to enable good decision making and positive outcomes.

Immediate response and exemplary communication. A high level of client confidence is immediately provided – most reassuring at difficult times. A dependable strong team of skilled professionals.

OUr COMMERCIAL Litigation team

Meet our commercial litigation Partners

MEET THE TEAM

James Carpenter

Luton

Saljuq Haider

Luton

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