Construction Disputes
Resolve construction delays, payment disputes, defect claims, and FIDIC contract issues in the UAE. Fakher & Co represents developers, contractors, and consultants.
Building Solid Legal Foundations for Your Construction Projects
Construction projects are complex undertakings involving multiple stakeholders, intricate contracts, and significant financial investment. When disputes arise, they can lead to costly delays, budget overruns, and even project failure. Resolving these conflicts requires a deep understanding of both construction law and the technical intricacies of the industry.
Fakher & Co provides expert legal representation for clients involved in all aspects of the construction sector, including developers, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants. We are skilled at managing the complex disputes that arise before, during, and after a construction project.
Our Approach to Construction Disputes
Our goal is to resolve construction disputes in a way that protects our clients’ financial interests and gets the project back on track as quickly as possible.
- Contract-Centric Analysis: We begin by meticulously analyzing the construction contract (often based on FIDIC or similar standards) to establish the rights, obligations, and liabilities of each party.
- Technical and Expert Collaboration: We work closely with technical experts, engineers, and surveyors to build a fact-based case, whether the dispute relates to structural defects, project delays, or cost variations.
- Strategic Dispute Resolution: We are experienced in all forms of construction dispute resolution, from negotiation and mediation to formal arbitration and litigation in the UAE courts. We choose the strategy that best suits the specific circumstances of your case.
Types of Construction Disputes We Handle
Our legal team is equipped to handle the full range of disputes that can occur in the construction industry:
1. Project Delays and Liquidated Damages We represent clients in disputes over project delays, including claims for extension of time and the imposition of liquidated damages (delay penalties).
2. Payment Disputes We assist contractors and subcontractors in recovering unpaid dues for completed work, and we represent developers in challenging invoices that are not compliant with the contract.
3. Variation and Change Order Disputes We handle conflicts arising from changes to the project scope, including disagreements over the valuation of variation orders and the authority to issue such instructions.
4. Construction Defect Claims We represent developers and owners in claims against contractors for defective workmanship or materials, and we defend contractors against unfounded allegations of defects.
5. Contract Termination Disputes We provide strategic guidance and representation when a party seeks to terminate a construction contract, a step that can have severe financial and legal repercussions if not handled correctly.
6. Performance Bond and Guarantee Claims We advise on the calling of performance bonds and other guarantees, and we defend parties against the wrongful calling of these securities.
Your Legal Partner from Groundbreaking to Handover
Construction disputes require a legal consultancy that speaks the language of the industry. The lawyers at Fakher & Co combine legal expertise with a practical understanding of construction projects, providing you with the effective representation you need to protect your investment and achieve a successful outcome.