In an industry characterized by complex contractual relationships, technical project challenges, regulatory compliance demands, and multi-party disputes, construction companies require a legal partner with deep industry knowledge and proven litigation expertise. Prime Legal stands at the forefront of addressing these challenges, providing strategic, effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of contractors, developers, consultants, and other construction stakeholders.

• Comprehensive Client Coverage:
  Our Construction Litigation practice covers the full spectrum of disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure projects, residential and commercial developments, public-private partnerships (PPPs), engineering services, and supply chain matters. We represent general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, design professionals, and construction managers, delivering focused solutions designed for each client’s unique situation.
• Industry-Focused Approach:
  Drawing on extensive industry experience, Prime Legal represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving contract interpretation, delay claims, defective work allegations, payment disputes, construction site accidents, and regulatory compliance issues. We handle complex arbitration proceedings, adjudication, and bet-the-project court litigation, always striving for practical solutions that minimize disruption to construction schedules.
• Global Expertise with Local Insight:
  Operating with a deep understanding of regional construction regulations and local market practices, Prime Legal offers a seamless service for cross-jurisdictional disputes and multi-party claims. Our expertise allows us to navigate local laws while offering global best practices for dispute resolution.

At the heart of our practice is a commitment to understanding and prioritizing our clients’ needs. Our Construction Litigation team provides innovative and efficient solutions across multiple disciplines, including:

• Contract Disputes & Delay Claims: Assessing contractual obligations, analyzing project timelines, and advising on delay-related claims, loss of productivity, and disruption damages.

• Defective Work & Quality Issues: Defending or pursuing claims related to alleged defective workmanship, design errors, and non-compliance with applicable standards.

• Payment Disputes & Insolvency Issues: Advising on non-payment, retention disputes, enforcement of payment bonds, and the rights of stakeholders in insolvency situations.

• Health & Safety Regulations: Defending clients against workplace safety violations, government enforcement actions, and personal injury claims arising from construction site incidents.

• Arbitration & Adjudication: Representing clients in fast-track adjudication processes, ICC and LCIA arbitrations, and other industry-specific dispute resolution forums.

• Regulatory Compliance: Guiding clients on construction industry regulations, building codes, environmental standards, and public procurement compliance.

• Multi-Million Dollar Delay Claim: Represented a major contractor in an international arbitration concerning delays in a high-profile commercial complex construction, securing a favorable award based on comprehensive project timeline analysis and industry-standard delay methodologies.

• Defective Work Defense: Successfully defended a design consultant in a complex litigation involving alleged structural defects in a large residential development, resulting in case dismissal based on technical expert analysis.

• Payment Bond Enforcement: Assisted a subcontractor in enforcing a payment bond against a surety company, securing full payment for work completed on a government infrastructure project.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Defended a leading construction firm in government enforcement action relating to workplace safety violations, achieving a significant reduction in proposed penalties and successfully avoiding license revocation.

• Public-Private Partnership Dispute: Advised a construction consortium on dispute arising from a PPP road infrastructure project, securing a negotiated settlement that allowed the project to continue on revised terms.

• Adjudication Success: Represented a contractor in a fast-track adjudication concerning interim payment disputes, achieving a ruling in favor of the client that ensured continued cash flow during ongoing works.