Services » Mediation Services » Construction and Property Disputes

Construction and property disputes often combine contractual, technical and financial issues. Delay can affect a live project, funding, occupation or a continuing business relationship. Mediation provides a flexible process for bringing the relevant decision-makers and advisers together.

Matters that may be mediated

• Delay, disruption, defects and payment claims
• Variations, scope and final-account disputes
• Development, investment and joint-venture disagreements
• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Boundaries, rights, easements and property-management issues

Preparing the right information

The parties can agree a focused bundle containing the core contract documents, drawings, programmes, valuations, reports and correspondence. Technical experts or other advisers may take part where their input will help the parties evaluate options.

Keeping commercial choices open

Possible solutions may include revised project arrangements, remedial work, payment schedules, access or management terms, transfer arrangements or an agreed conclusion to the relationship. The mediator facilitates; the parties decide.

Before final terms are signed

Each participant should have appropriate authority and access to independent legal, technical and financial advice. Any settlement should be recorded with care, particularly where property interests or third-party approvals are involved.