Dispute Resolution
If something goes right, few make a comment. After all, delivery on brief, on time and on budget is the expectation, the norm. But people’s eyes are drawn to the cracks, not the smooth and shiny finished surface either side of those cracks – and if something goes wrong, it is human nature to at least pull a face, possibly mention it to others, or, at most, embark upon an expensive legal process before the matter is put right, often over a dispute involving a tiny fraction of the overall cost of the project.
McBains Cooper’s dispute resolution team is expert in what it does, ensuring a snag or a crack doesn’t become a chasm between in an otherwise strong historic relationship between parties who have always previously worked together smoothly.
Mediation
Our specialist team of mediators regularly advises parties on disputes arising out of international construction and concession contracts, helping our clients to reach realistic levels of settlement through a rigorous SWOT analysis for each particular case.
Our aim is to help avoid costly and lengthy Arbitration and Litigation proceedings and safeguard valuable business relationships.
International Arbitration
McBains Cooper International recognises the ever increasing use of International Arbitration as an effective and efficient method to resolve disputes arising out of international contracts, bringing new challenges to the construction industry which must be addressed with a new approach.
With an in-depth understanding of Arbitration proceedings, our team of dually qualified professionals provides the required support throughout the whole Arbitration process focusing not only on disputes arising out of the construction phase of the projects, but on the operational phase as well.
Litigation
Our recognised expertise and ability to call upon specialist technical and financial skills in-house has created strong relationships with the legal sector.
We regularly receive instructions from leading solicitors to provide expert quantum advice in cases of litigation.
Our expert witness and litigation support services provide the knowledge, experience and expertise to advise our client legal team on all matters of construction and concessions claims.
The team relies heavily upon its reputation and benefits from frequent repeat business throughout this field.