CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
Construction disputes involve serious
issues faced by construction and architectural design firms, contractors,
sub-contractors, equipment and material suppliers, government authorities, real
estate development companies and owners of real estate portfolios. Weir &
Associates have been on the forefront of developing cost-effective alternatives
to traditional construction, design and environmental related litigation for
these parties.
Our team of solicitors are experienced in
a wide range of construction litigation. We have represented clients in contract disputes, architect
and engineer liability claims, product liability and warranty claims, building
design defects, environmental concerns, public and private surety bond claims,
construction liens, acceleration and delay damages claims, and the resolution
of international contract disputes, design and construction claims. In addition,
since construction disputes are so often suited to alternate dispute resolution
methods, our firm’s extensive expertise in arbitration, mediation and other
alternative dispute resolution techniques has been invaluable in helping
clients work out disputes early and cost effectively.
We combine legal skills and technical and
industry knowledge with a results-orientated approach to our clients’ matters.
In this way, we ensure our commitment to client service in negotiating
favourable settlements when possible, but proceeding to trial when necessary.
In addition, because construction
disputes almost always involve the interpretation of construction contracts,
the need for well-drafted construction agreements is paramount. Clients benefit
from our lawyers’ experience in drafting and negotiating design and
construction agreements - ranging from architectural and engineering contracts,
design-build, engineer-procure-construct (EPC) and construction management
agreements. Our expertise in preparing design and construction agreements also
translates into a proven ability to successfully unwind and resolve the full
range of construction disputes.
The firm’s
lawyers, working closely with local and international affiliates, can provide
you with a comprehensive guide and strategies to help you obtain maximum
protection for your assets under the law and you will have the peace of mind
that your hard-earned assets won’t be seized to satisfy a judgment.