Construction Claims Assessment & Dispute Support
The Contracts Group helps clients assess, substantiate and respond to disputed construction claims. Based in Hong Kong, we support clients across Asia and the World, bringing together contractual, commercial, delay and quantum expertise to examine the issues and present a clear, evidence-based position.
Whether you are pursuing a claim or defending one, we help you understand its contractual basis, the supporting evidence and the potential time and cost implications.
Understanding the Claim
A disputed claim requires careful examination of what happened, the relevant contract provisions and the connection between the events and the loss or delay claimed.
We review submissions and project records to identify the principal issues, test the supporting analysis and explain the strengths, weaknesses and gaps in each position.
Our services include:
- Reviewing and assessing extension of time and additional payment claims, including NEC compensation events where applicable.
- Preparing substantiated claims and responses to disputed submissions.
- Analysing delay, disruption, prolongation and variation-related issues.
- Assessing quantum and the supporting financial evidence.
- Examining claims concerning breach of contract and extra-contractual matters.
- Advising on claim strategy and supporting settlement negotiations.
Coordinated Contractual and Technical Analysis
Construction disputes often involve several connected disciplines. Our contractual specialists, planning engineers, quantity surveyors and quantum experts work together to examine entitlement, programme effects and valuation.
We help clients organise the evidence and present complex issues clearly, drawing on our forensic investigation, delay analysis and quantum services where required.
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
We support clients in evaluating their position and developing a practical negotiation strategy. Our aim is to achieve an informed commercial resolution and avoid formal proceedings where possible.
Where a dispute proceeds further, we can provide support for mediation, adjudication, arbitration or litigation, with expert witness services where appropriate.
Types of Claims
We assist with the following types of claims:
- Variation Claims
- Prolongation Claims
- Delay Claims
- Disruption Claims
- Other Monetary Claims
- Extension of Time Claims
- Breach of Contract
- Ex-contractual Claims
Discuss Your Construction Claim
Contact our team to discuss a disputed claim, review the evidence supporting your position or prepare for negotiations and the next stage of dispute resolution.
The examples below illustrate our experience in claims assessment, preparation and negotiated settlements across construction projects.
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