Despite rigorous planning and best efforts, disputes are all too common in the construction industry. The industry operates in a landscape riddled with trip hazards at every turn: international disruptions, material shortages, ever changing safety regulations, and increasing financial pressures.
Navigating this shifting terrain can feel like a storm ready to tear down the most sturdy building. If you’re a developer, contractor, or investor, you need to fortify your position if things go wrong, and that’s where our construction dispute lawyers come in.
We get it. When delays, defects, or payment issues arise, you need clear, actionable advice and a partner who understands the stakes. A contained and well-managed dispute will safeguard projects from further fallout.
You deserve more than just legal counsel; you need trusted advisors who know the ins and outs of construction law . By partnering up with us, you'll get practical advice tailored to your goals and a plan that tackles court actions, arbitration, adjudication, mediation or settlements before claims escalate.
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Your construction disputes team
Whether it’s litigation in the UK’s Technology and Construction Court or Court of Session, international arbitration, or cost-effective services like adjudication or mediation, we work with you to tackle any issue, no matter how complex.
Here’s how we help:
Whether you're in the courts or resolving matters privately through adjudication or arbitration, we’re with you
From compensation claims to negligence disputes, guidance is available on demand
We’re familiar with all the major forms – NEC, JCT, FIDIC, EPC, SBCC and more – and can help you resolve disputes involving bespoke contracts or complex construction documents
Struggling with fire protection, cladding, or other safety liabilities? Practical guidance is offered to navigate pitfalls before they become sinkholes
We regularly advise on complex infrastructure projects of national significance. We know what's important to you needs to be important to us
Come to us if you need assistance in tricky financial waters, safeguarding your projects as well as your bottom line.
In need of a construction disputes lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
Cladding and building safety claims: Advising parties on claims related to building safety following the Grenfell tragedy
Major international contractor: Instructed to act in a Technology and Construction Court defects and delay claim, which was favourably settled at mediation.
Utilities: Advising in an arbitration concerning a water treatment plant dispute involving a complex framework and target cost contract
Transport sector: Navigating disputes over rail infrastructure work exceeding £28 million, based on an amended ICE D&C form.
Public sector clients: Assisting in disputes arising from the construction of office, laboratory, and public realm buildings. Instructed by local authorities, we advise on construction disputes involving flood defence works, social housing, contract terminations for non-compliance, landfill sites, and renewable energy projects
Cross-project advice: Providing guidance on a bespoke building contract, which identified a significant number of other issues across hundreds of other projects, that were fully addressed by a strategic approach to dispute resolution, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
Testimonials
"Womble Bond Dickinson's very commercially aware and provides robust but pragmatic advice."
Chambers and Partners UK, 2025
"The firm explains things clearly and concisely and is always available. It always responds same day and delivers the service well within the time I anticipate."
Chambers and Partners UK, 2025
"They have great depth and breadth within their team and, as a result, are able to deal with differing matters in a timely and cost-efficient manner."
Chambers and Partners UK, 2024
"A diligent and thorough team of solicitors. They give clear instructions and get to grips with technical matters, so they can ask incisive questions."
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