Construction Disputes

Our Construction Disputes Work

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• ICC arbitration regarding construction project in Alexandria

  Conducting an ICC arbitration in Cairo on behalf of a contractor in respect of a construction project in Alexandria.

  Egypt

  East African harbour project dispute

  Handling a large-scale arbitration concerning an East African harbour project on behalf of the port authority.

  Tanzania

  ADCCAC arbitration against an Abu Dhabi government owned developer

  Acting for an international contractor in relation to an ADCCAC arbitration against an Abu Dhabi government owned developer in respect of a road project

  United Arab Emirates

  AED 3 billion DIAC arbitration arising from the construction of a new concourse & terminal building

  Representing an airport owner in a AED 3 billion DIAC arbitration brought by the contractor JV arising from the construction of a new concourse and terminal building in Dubai

  United Arab Emirates

  AED 330 million mining contractor termination dispute

  Acting for a major subcontractor in a Supreme Court of Victoria proceeding involving AED 330 million in claims arising from the employer’s termination of the main contractor to the Minerva coal mine project

  Australia

  Arbitration representation for contractor in breach of contract claims

  Settlement in arbitration proceeding for international contractor arising from breach of contract claims arising out of the termination of a subcontractor

  United States

  Breach of contract in Cape Coral drainage project

  USD 7.5 million settlement for contractor in breach of contract litigation against the City of Cape Coral arising from water and sewer drainage project

  United States

  Burj Khalifa contractor dispute

  Advising contractors for the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) on disputes arising from design and installation of curtain wall and cladding

  United Arab Emirates

  Claims and disputes arising from road and rail infrastructure in Victoria

  Advising National infrastructure operators and maintenance companies on claims and disputes arising from road and rail infrastructure in Victoria

  Australia

  Contract disputes and claims regarding site design

  Advising a construction management company on interpreting NEC contracts, claims for unpaid costs and related disputes with sub-contractors arising during the design and construction of a site

  United Kingdom
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• East African harbour project dispute

  Handling a large-scale arbitration concerning an East African harbour project on behalf of the port authority.

  Tanzania

  East African road dispute

  Advising on multiple arbitration claims relating to the construction of a regional road in East Africa

  Ethiopia

• AED 330 million mining contractor termination dispute

  Acting for a major subcontractor in a Supreme Court of Victoria proceeding involving AED 330 million in claims arising from the employer’s termination of the main contractor to the Minerva coal mine project

  Australia

  Claims and disputes arising from road and rail infrastructure in Victoria

  Advising National infrastructure operators and maintenance companies on claims and disputes arising from road and rail infrastructure in Victoria

  Australia

  Gas pipeline construction dispute

  Advising contractors and operators on disputes arising from the construction of a gas pipeline in New South Wales and Western Australia

  Australia

  High Court action against a developer in relation to a proposed development

  Acting for the government of HKSAR in a High Court action against a developer in relation to a proposed residential and commercial development on top of the new piers at Central. The matter involved complicated issues such as land premium calculation, defective piling works and the duty to negotiate with good faith

  Hong Kong

  SIAC arbitration for a major Indian contractor

  Representing the Indonesian subsidiary of one of the largest Indian contractors in a SIAC arbitration involving the construction of an offshore pipeline.

  India

  Contractor dispute in Singapore

  Acting for various contractors against their ready mixed concrete suppliers in both the Singapore courts and in arbitrations for claims of frustration and force majeure arising out of Indonesia’s ban on the export of sand to Singapore (the size of the claims ranged from SGD 1.6 to SGD 8 million)

  Singapore

  Mediation for road project in Singapore

  Acting as facilitator in relation to the mediation on a major road project in Singapore resulting in a settlement between French contractors and the Government

  Singapore

• ICC USD 4 million port construction works arbitration

  Advising on a USD 4 million ICC arbitration concerning dredging and port construction works in the Dominican Republic

  Dominican Republic

• ICC arbitration regarding construction project in Alexandria

  Conducting an ICC arbitration in Cairo on behalf of a contractor in respect of a construction project in Alexandria.

  Egypt

  QR 110 million road project claim and ICC arbitration

  Advising a joint venture contractor on a QR 110 million claim and ICC arbitration arising out of a road project in Qatar

  Qatar

  Dispute plant in relation to cement plant in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

  Successfully representing a Korean contractor in ICC proceedings against a consortium of Japanese contractors in relation to its claims for additional monies arising out of the design, construction and subsequent wrongful termination of a cement plant in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

  Saudi Arabia

  Dispute over the design and construction of the Dubai Metro

  Acting for the government department in relation to a US$3 billion + dispute over the design and construction of the Dubai Metro

  United Arab Emirates

  Burj Khalifa contractor dispute

  Advising contractors for the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) on disputes arising from design and installation of curtain wall and cladding

  United Arab Emirates

  ADCCAC arbitration against an Abu Dhabi government owned developer

  Acting for an international contractor in relation to an ADCCAC arbitration against an Abu Dhabi government owned developer in respect of a road project

  United Arab Emirates

  AED 3 billion DIAC arbitration arising from the construction of a new concourse & terminal building

  Representing an airport owner in a AED 3 billion DIAC arbitration brought by the contractor JV arising from the construction of a new concourse and terminal building in Dubai

  United Arab Emirates

  USD 35 million ICC arbitration regarding payment and timescales

  Acting for a subcontractor based in Yemen on a USD 35 million ICC arbitration concerning payment and extensions of time in relation to a construction project

  Yemen

• Delay and interference in 26 mile sewer pipe project

  Securing a jury verdict and settlements of USD 4 million, plus attorney's fees and costs, for a multinational construction company against project engineers due to damages from delays and interference in the installation of 26 miles of sewer pipe.

  United States

  Breach of contract in Cape Coral drainage project

  USD 7.5 million settlement for contractor in breach of contract litigation against the City of Cape Coral arising from water and sewer drainage project

  United States

  Contractor representation in multiple FDOT and municipal infrastructure project disputes

  Dispute Resolution Board representation of contractors on several municipal infrastructure projects, including a claim against the Florida Department of Transportation, with a value of over USD 9.5 million

  United States

  Expressway authority bid award dispute

  Settlement in construction bid award dispute for an international construction company arising from the unilateral rejection of bids by an expressway authority after the project had been prematurely awarded

  United States

  Representation for contractor in hydroelectric plant disputes

  Counsel for international contractor on USD 1 billion dollar contract to develop hydroelectric generation facility involving claims of delay, cost overruns, defective design, bidding irregularities and misrepresentations

  United States

  Representation in over 100 construction-related lawsuits

  Defense of clients involving a wide range of allegations, including delay claims, improper roadway, bridge and retaining wall design resulting in structural failures, soil compaction negligence, defective roofing, flashing, window and stucco design and installation, mold, rust and corrosion claims, hurricane-related claims, defective sprinklers, plumbing and drainage design and installation, scaffolding design and erection, crane collapses, non-conformance with construction and engineering...

  United States

  Arbitration representation for contractor in breach of contract claims

  Settlement in arbitration proceeding for international contractor arising from breach of contract claims arising out of the termination of a subcontractor

  United States

• Price adjustment ICC arbitration for an Austrian roads contractor

  Advising an Austrian contractor on an ICC arbitration concerning a price adjustment claim relating to a road rehabilitation project

  Austria

  Processing and storage of spent nuclear fuel in Lithuania and Ukraine

  Assisting in relation to issues arising out of contracts for the design and supply of facilities for the processing and storage of spent nuclear fuel in Lithuania and Ukraine.

  Ukraine

  Contract disputes and claims regarding site design

  Advising a construction management company on interpreting NEC contracts, claims for unpaid costs and related disputes with sub-contractors arising during the design and construction of a site

  United Kingdom

  Contract disputes regarding a UK nuclear facility

  Advising a contractor on numerous disputes with an employer responsible for refurbishing an aging UK nuclear power facility - specifically disputes arising from a NEC3 target cost contract, resulting in actual costs spiralling well beyond the target and major programme slippage

  United Kingdom

  Contractor dispute in relation to PFI project

  Advising a hard facilities contractor on a UK hospital PFI project in relation to claims by the Trust that service and quality failures in the management service provision entitle the Trust to remove our client, the service provider, from the project

  United Kingdom

  Dispute regarding extension of time due to landslide works at a major airport

  Advising parties forming part of the contractor consortium in disputes regarding extensions of time in relation to landslide works at a major airport

  United Kingdom

  Disputes around refurbishing a nuclear power facility

  Advising a contractor on numerous disputes with an employer responsible for the refurbishment of an aging UK nuclear power facility and the installation of a new boiler plant. We were successful in achieving a settlement for our client on all contract and subcontract disputes, involving amicable termination of the contract and certain subcontracts to the employer.

  United Kingdom