Nottingham | Portsmouth | London | Bristol

0330 133 6176

Nottingham | Portsmouth | London | Bristol

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Construction Claims Consultants

“Lakeside’s knowledge of disputes is second to none, and their advice is always on point.” 

Commercial Director of a Main Contractor.

+ RESOLVING DISPUTES

Contractor disputes

Are you a contractor or subcontractor with a construction claim for additional time or money?

Have you received a claim or had contra charges applied?
Looking for a multidisciplinary team of highly experienced construction claims consultants to resolve your matter quickly and avoid a dispute?
One of the most common causes of construction disputes is poorly drafted or incomplete and unsubstantiated claims.
Our legal and commercial advice will help you maximise profits, maintain cash flow and avoid costly construction disputes.  

Your disputes resolved

Call us now on 0330 133 6176 or via email at gnitlusnoc.edisekal%40ecivda for a free, no-obligation discussion with an expert.

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+ TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

I have worked with [Lakeside] on a number of issues over the past couple of years. He has always grasped the issue and worked tirelessly to get it resolved and is extremely successful by obtaining an agreement using alternative dispute resolution procedures…

Commercial Director of a Main Contractor

+ WHAT CAN GO WRONG?

What are the common causes of construction disputes?

A 2019 industry survey found the top causes of contractor disputes were:

● A failure to make interim awards on extensions of time (EOT) and/or compensation.● A contractor/subcontractor failing to understand and/or comply with their contractual obligations.● Poorly drafted or incomplete and unsubstantiated construction claims.
The common causes of disputes are all linked and can be easily avoided by understanding your contractual obligations and preparing detailed and strongly supported claims.

We help you manage all types of construction claims

We have extensive experience assisting general and specialist contractors with contractual claims under bespoke, JCT & NEC forms of main contracts and subcontracts.

● Acceleration● Changes – change orders, variation orders/instructions, variation accounts● Defects and non-compliant work ● Defending claims and contra charges● Delay, extension of time (EOT) and compensation● Design errors and omissions● Differing site or changed conditions● Disruption – loss of productivity and increased costs● Interim and final accounts● Loss and expense● Prolongation● Termination

Why choose Lakeside construction claims consultants?

  • A complete claims service

    Our specialist consultants will deal with:● the legal elements of the claim;● the cause of the delay or disruption; and● the commercial aspects, including claim valuation, prolongation costs, loss and expense and compensation or damages. 

  • Well-drafted and substantiated claims

    You can be confident our experts will prepare a claim or response document with persuasive written advocacy detailing the cause, effect and entitlement, and supported by carefully selected and robust data and evidence. 

  • Expert point of contact

    With us, you won’t waste valuable time explaining or reviewing different elements of the claim with multiple specialists. Our Managing Director, Michael Taylor, leads all commissions and he will be your main point of contact. Michael has acted as lead representative and advocate in numerous claims and construction adjudications. He has substantial expertise in the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims and money claims. 

  • Fixed-fee claim management

    Unlike our competitors, we can offer construction claims services to you at a fixed fee, rather than on hourly rates. Find out more about our funding and payment options, please call us on 0330 133 6176 or email gnitlusnoc.edisekal%40ecivda to discuss.

  • Highly Recommended

    “…[Lakeside] always grasped the issue and worked tirelessly to get it resolved and is extremely successful by obtaining an agreement using alternative dispute resolution procedures…” Commercial Director of a Specialist Sub-Contractor.
    “Michael is very useful chap to have on side. His knowledge of the contract is 2nd to none (be that NEC, JCT, FIDIC to name but a few). Commercially astute with a high degree of personal integrity, I would heartily recommend him”. Director of a Main Contractor..“…I’d give [Lakeside] and his team a 10/10 and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone…” Managing Director of a Main Contractor.

+ WHAT DO WE DO

Our construction dispute resolution services

We help contractors and subcontractors resolve construction disputes quickly and effectively. Our team specialises in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) – a more cost-effective and faster process than litigation. 

Construction negotiation

Negotiation is one of the simplest ways to resolve a building dispute and, if done right, can ensure you maintain a good business relationship with your client. We apply our extensive and diverse skills and experience to handle negotiations on your behalf. 

Construction mediation 

Mediation is a private and non-confrontational dispute resolution process. An independent mediator will work with you and your client to negotiate a settlement. We help you to select a suitable, qualified mediator and assist you throughout the mediation process.

Construction adjudication 

Adjudication is the leading method of ADR in the UK construction industry. It aims to resolve issues quickly so that disruption to project cash flow and work is minimised. We have considerable experience successfully representing general and specialist contractors in adjudication proceedings.

Dispute avoidance

One of the most effective ways to avoid contractor disputes is to prepare well-drafted, detailed construction claims supported by substantial evidence. A clear understanding of your contractual obligations can also protect you from conflict. Our experience in this area has resulted in the prevention or rapid de-escalation of common disputes. 

+ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Our Testimonials

Find out what sets Lakeside apart

“…I’d give [Lakeside] and his team a 10/10 and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone…”

Managing Director

Main Contractor

“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the services of Michael Taylor…”

Managing Director

Specialist Sub-Contractor

“…[Lakeside] is always my first port of call when a dispute arises, and I would highly recommend them.”

Managing Director 

Specialist Sub-Contractor.

“Michael is very useful chap to have on side. His knowledge of the contract is 2nd to none (be that NEC, JCT, FIDIC to name but a few). Commercially astute with a high degree of personal integrity, I would heartily recommend him”

Director of a Main Contractor.