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Delay and Disruption Disputes

Understand the impact on time, productivity and cost

Late information, changes to the works and interruptions on site can affect a project in different ways. Delay concerns time, while disruption concerns interference with planned working methods or productivity. A project may experience one or both, and the evidence needed to establish a claim will depend on what happened and the contract.

How Mercantile Barristers can assist

Mercantile Barristers advises contractors, subcontractors, developers and employers on delay, disruption, prolongation costs and related loss and expense claims. We assess responsibility, contractual entitlement, notices, project records and the basis on which additional costs are claimed.

We help clients present or challenge claims, identify gaps in the evidence and work with appropriate delay or quantum experts. Our barristers prepare submissions and provide representation in adjudication, arbitration and litigation, alongside advice on negotiation and settlement.

Samuel Okoronkwo combines legal expertise with a background in quantity surveying and construction project management, bringing an understanding of how site events can affect the programme, resources and financial outcome of a project.

Book a free call

Tell our clerking team what has happened and whether there is an urgent response deadline. Where suitable, we will arrange a free initial call with Samuel Okoronkwo to discuss how we can assist. Any further work and fees will be agreed separately.

How Our Process Works

Instructing our direct access barristers is the cost effective alternative to the traditional route of engaging a solicitor first. The process is just as straightforward. Here’s how the process works:

1

You Have a Legal Problem?

You can call, email, or fill out an enquiry form to tell us about your case. One of our specialist clerks will speak with you to make the arrangements to advance your case.
2

We Have the Barrister for You.

Our specialist clerk will match you with the barrister with the expertise to deal with all aspects of your case. They will also obtain and organise the papers the barrister will have to consider in your case.
3

Initial Consultation

Our clerk will agree the fee for your consultation with the barrister beforehand. The clerk will then arrange a convenient time for you to have the consultation by video call, telephone or in person.

In the consultation the barrister will assess your legal position, devise a legal strategy, and give you appropriate advice on the necessary next steps to achieve your objective.

Book A Free Call

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Call us – Mon-Fri 8:30am – 6:30pm

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