SERVICES

CLAIMS & DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

Claims are frequently regarded as a dirty word. MBM regards them simply as pre-agreed contractual mechanisms for apportioning money and time risks more fairly between contracting parties. Whether we are prosecuting or defending a contractual claim we will act with vigour and aggression for our client. However MBM appreciates the sensitivity of a dispute scenario and the requirement to deal with them so as to maintain good client and inter-party relations. We will always, without exception, seek to find the line of least resistance in dealing with a potential fallout between contracting parties. If at all possible we will advocate settlement proposals, act as mediator and ensure that each party's relative position is made clear to the other before embarking upon formal resolution.

Our range of services covers:

· Contractual reviews / contractual advice

· Contractual advice

· Extension of time preparation

· Money claims

· Productivity analysis

· Prosecution and defence in adjudication proceedings

· Arbitration services

· Litigation support

· Expert witness services

Unlike many consultants, MBM is able to appreciate the nuances of your particular job and the implications of working under various different forms of contract? MBM has practical experience gained on working on some of the country’s largest projects. It can advise how obtaining relief from damages differs under JCT from NEC, or whether you require a collapsed as built time analysis as opposed to a time impact analysis as the best method of demonstrating delay. Questions such as these are common, but are frequently ignored or answered incorrectly leaving your commercial position exposed. MBM can address these matters to provide sound well reasoned submissions that make full and most effective use of the project documentation available.

We recommend undertaking full project reviews and audits in order to provide accurate and effective project advice. From here appropriate strategies can be devised.

Should matters require resolution through formal proceedings, we have the necessary in house expertise to be able to either prosecute or defend your case either through adjudication or arbitration. Our success rate in adjudication proceedings being particularly enviable.

For further information, please contact Jonathan Bowcott or Tim Ellis in the UK and Michael Mulvey in Ireland

OFFICES

SOUTH EAST [TUNBRIDGE WELLS]

SOUTH WEST [EXETER]

IRELAND

HEAD OFFICE

42 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1XF

Tel: 01892 557290 Fax: 01892 526938

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