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Do you have a planning issue holding up your project?
Are delays, refusals or unexpected conditions stopping your development from progressing?
Are you facing enforcement action, objections, appeals or planning decisions that feel unfair or inconsistent?

And beyond planning — is construction pressure now adding to the strain?
Are rising costs, interim payment disputes or final account issues disrupting cashflow?
Have you experienced delays or workmanship that falls below an acceptable standard?
Are contractors or consultants disputing responsibility, refusing to complete work or failing to meet their contractual duties?
Are valuation problems, unpaid fees or allegations of professional negligence creating further legal and commercial risk?

These problems are rarely one-sided. Contractors face significant pressures too:
Are payments being delayed or withheld by the employer?
Has an interim application or final account been cut down unfairly?
Are you facing allegations of delay, defects or breach when the real issues lie elsewhere?
Have variations, scope changes or instructions created disputes over entitlement or payment?
Are you dealing with suspension, threatened termination or a breakdown in communication with the professional team?
Or being pushed toward adjudication or litigation simply to recover what you are owed?

Whether you are an employer or contractor, planning and construction issues can escalate quickly — increasing uncertainty, costs and risk. When this happens, clear legal guidance is essential to understand your position, protect your investment and regain control.

At Mercantile Barristers, we provide specialist advice across planning, construction and property law. Drawing on almost 40 years of experience, Samuel Okoronkwo assists developers, contractors, consultants, homeowners and commercial clients with structured, commercially focused legal solutions. The priority is to define the issues early, manage disputes effectively and prevent matters from escalating into costly proceedings.

If your situation is moving towards planning appeal, adjudication or litigation — or simply needs a clear legal strategy — you will receive an objective, practical assessment of your strengths, risks and options in straightforward terms.

For precise, focused legal advice and support on all planning, construction and property matters, contact Mercantile Barristers.