Property · construction
Construction barristers, instructed directly.
When a building project goes wrong, a barrister can advise on the contract, defects and payment and represent you in adjudication or court.
At a glance
Adjudication
Fast, interim-binding decisions on construction disputes.
Defects and delay
Claims for poor workmanship and late completion.
Payment
Disputes over payment notices and sums due.
Construction disputes arise over building contracts, defective work, delay, and payment under the Construction Act. A barrister can advise homeowners, contractors and developers on their rights under standard form and bespoke contracts, on adjudication, and on claims for defects and unpaid sums.
A barrister will assess the contract and the merits, the value of the claim, and the fastest route to a result, which is often adjudication, and can represent you there or in court. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a construction barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
A builder has done defective work or abandoned the job
You are owed money under a construction contract
You need a fast decision through adjudication
David Fearon
David specialises in construction, engineering and process engineering work, dealing with contentious and non-contentious matters and in particular...
Emonye Adekwu
Emonye Olayinka Adekwu is the founder and Managing Partner of 24 Law Chambers. His silk, appointment as Senior Advocate of Nigeria, is the highest...
Huw Davies
Huw Davies is a barrister with over 25 years' experience in employment, commercial, construction and contractual disputes, with a strong commercial...
Jonathan de Rohan
"Jonathan read through the documents in my dispute quickly, explained the necessary procedure succinctly and managed to settle a 10 month disagreement...
Muhammad Imtiaz
My professional experience lies in Commercial Chancery, Company, Construction, Civil Fraud, Deformation, International and offshore, Landlord and...
Sean Middleton
I am authorised to coduct litigation. This means a 1-stop-shop. Not all Public Access barristers can receive papers on your behalf or deal directly...
Simon Cavender
In relation to construction matters, Simon has advised and acted for Employers, main Contractors, sub-Contractors and members of the professional...
Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister handle a construction adjudication directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a construction barrister can advise you and represent you in adjudication and court, without going through a solicitor first.
Is adjudication faster than court?
Usually. Adjudication is designed to give a binding decision within weeks, which a barrister can prepare and argue for you.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice or an adjudication. There is no charge to enquire.
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