International Claims Consultancy
Alway Associates have a detailed knowledge of claims and dispute resolution in the UK construction industry, which has traditionally been a frontrunner in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). However, our experts also have extensive international experience and have advised on landmark projects such as the Burj Tower in Dubai, the Taiwan Shinkansen High Speed Railway Project, and the London 2012 Olympics.
Increasingly, international clients are gaining access to the practical advice and expertise that has made Alway Associates a leader in the field of construction dispute resolution and can benefit from the following services:
Arbitration/Adjudication/Mediation/Conciliation
- Acting as Arbitrator/Adjudication/Mediation/Conciliation
- Acting as Representative
- Acting as Expert Witne
Contracts
- Choosing, drafting and/or amending;
- Tendering processes;
- Interpretation of clauses and provisions;
- Reconciling ambiguities and inconsistencies;
- Identifying circumstances where time and/or damages have been rendered ‘at large’;
- Valuation mechanisms and where quantum meruit can be sought as an alternative.
Extensions of Time
- Claims preparation;
- Forensic planning and retrospective delay analysis.
- Expert Witness including:
- Time Slice (also known as Time Impacted) Analysis.
- Window Analysis
- Collapsed As-Built (also known as 'As-Built But For' method)
- Impacted-As-Planned
- As-Planned vs As-Built
Loss & Expense
- Claims preparation including cause and effect
- Expert Witness
Other Fields of Expertise
Alway individuals are unique in that they offer knowledge of a variety of areas across the vast spectrum of construction industries, including but not limited to:
Projects and Construction
- Advice on contractual issues at project initiation/set up
- Tender process matters
- Procurement/regulatory issues
- Drafting and advising on building contracts, advisers agreements, collateral warranties, bonds, parent company guarantees and the suite of contract documentation required for any given project
- Advice on PFI and drafting contract documentation
- Insolvency advice
- Advising on contractual issues generally
- Dispute resolution including adjudication (and enforcement), mediation, arbitration and litigation
- Advice on project management issues
Manufacturing
- Health & Safety
- Environmental law
- Contentious and non-contentious employment advice
- General Commercial – advising on and drafting general commercial contract terms and conditions
- Advising on and drafting a range of contracts in relation to construction and engineering including supply agreements, engineering and procurement contracts, professional advisers agreements, project management contracts, sub – contracts, collateral warranties and bonds, novation agreements, service agreements, operation and maintenance agreements and joint venture agreements
- Dispute resolution
Energy
Alway Associates advise clients in this sector in relation to all aspects of construction and engineering contracts including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, IMechE and JCT, and will take a pro-active approach in the drafting and negotiation of project documentation.
We also provide training programmes for clients in this sector on all the major standard forms, contract procurement, contractual issues and dispute resolution.
In addition to the non - contentious advice offered, we have a strong record in relation to dispute avoidance and resolution, whether this is in mediation, conciliation, arbitration or litigation. Our objective is to give guidance and advice which will enable clients to take a commercial approach to the resolution of any disputes.
Transport
Our experience of construction and engineering within the transportation industry enables us to advise Employers, Engineers, Contractors and Subcontractors at all stages in a project including:
- Feasibility and Planning
- Project management
- Procurement
- Development
- Construction
- Supply
- Dispute avoidance and resolution
Alway Associates have experience in all sectors of rail including telecoms, signalling, rolling stock, permanent way installations and services, total transit ticketing, power, software, civils, structures, overhead lines, and depots.
Technology and IT
Alway has experience of many systems within the IT and Support Services Sector and an appreciation of the challenges faced by this type of businesses, particularly when new technologies and systems are being implemented and developed. Our people are equipped to provide the legal and commercial advice needed at each stage of such projects.
In the event of a dispute situation, our team has the experience to provide advice and representation in dispute resolution including mediation, conciliation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
The UK Blueprint
From before the Arbitration Act 1697 the UK has historically taken the lead in developing international ADR. Many countries from around the world including Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia have already adopted these processes, and their prevalence continues to spread.
Most forms of contract used internationally started life in the UK as a FIDIC, NEC or other standard form. Having followed the development of these forms over the years, Alway Associates offer invaluable insight to international clients on the nuances and application of such contracts.
The UK also leads the way in professional development and regulatory bodies in construction. Prominent Institutes include the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and the Chartered Institute of Builders, to name but a few, and many of our members are fellows of these organisations.
As a leader in the UK market, Alway Associates has now gained recognition internationally. As a result, we have been appointed to act for a number of international clients on high profile projects across the world, including Europe, the USA, South East Asia, the Far East and Australasia.
Our Approach
Alway Associates work effectively as team leaders, managing multi-disciplinary personnel, or as part of an existing team, to achieve overall objectives.
Our approach is to first devise a strategy to maximise existing resources, thereby making progress cost effective. We will then provide clear advice on the issues in hand, and take a pro-active role in seeking to establish an entitlement, or defeat a claim, as the case may be.
We recognise that dispute avoidance and prevention is the key to successful projects, but where disputes inevitably arise, we are adept in seeking solutions quickly. Our specialist team will resolve matters through the most suitable forum for a dispute, and if necessary, see matters all the way to Court.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR LONDON OFFICE
TELEPHONE 01992 576440 / 01295 275975
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Construction Law & Commercial Helpline:United Kingdom: 0845 838 2759
Republic of Ireland: 1800 283055
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Our Clients
Our clients are drawn from all sides of the industry including:
- Contractors (UK and overseas)
- Developers
- Local Authorities
- Suppliers
- Subcontractors
- Public Bodies
- Private Utilities
- Private Quanity Surveyors
- Architects
- Consulting Engineers
Office Address & Contacts
Banbury Head Office
3 West Bar, Banbury,
Oxon OX16 9SD
Telephone: +44 (0)1295 275975
Facsimile: +44 (0)1295 275981
enquiries@alway-associates.co.uk
BrunswickIS
BrunswickIS is a sister company within the group providing project and commercial management services to Employers, Contractors and Sub-contractors working in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Construction Study Centre
Alway Associates joined forces with Construction Study Centre to provide training plus professional and eductional development opportunites to the Construction & Property Sectors. Visit their site to see the range of training construction courses currently being run.
