Samuel Okoronkwo
Construction Adjudication
Specialist Barrister
Fast, practical guidance for contractors, developers, consultants and funders facing live construction disputes.
Construction disputes move quickly. Cash flow, programme pressure and contractual deadlines leave little room for uncertainty.
Whether you are preparing for adjudication, responding to an adverse notice, or dealing with a dispute that risks escalating, early specialist advice can make the difference between controlling the process and reacting to it.
Samuel Okoronkwo is a senior construction barrister with extensive experience advising and acting in adjudications, arbitrations and court proceedings across the full range of construction and engineering disputes.
This service is designed for construction professionals who need clear, decisive advice without delay, including:
- Main contractors and subcontractors
- Developers and property owners
- Employers and funders
- Contract administrators and project managers
- Surveyors and construction consultants
If you are involved in a construction dispute, particularly one heading toward or already in adjudication, this page is for you.
Adjudication is fast, technical and unforgiving. It is imperative to have a specialist familiar with the process to ensure no mistakes are made.
Samuel regularly advises on and conducts adjudications involving:
- Payment disputes and interim applications
- Final account disputes
- Extensions of time and delay analysis
- Loss and expense claims
- Defects and remedial works
- Termination disputes
- Jurisdictional challenges and enforcement strategy
Samuel’s advice is always grounded in the commercial realities of construction projects.
When you schedule a call, you receive focused, senior level advice on issues such as:
- Whether adjudication is the right strategic move
- How to frame or respond to a notice of adjudication
- Strengths and weaknesses in your position
- Risks around jurisdiction, timing and enforcement
- Tactical options to protect cash flow and leverage
Samuel combines deep technical knowledge of construction law with a practical understanding of how disputes arise and escalate on live projects.
Many clients involve Samuel at an early stage to avoid costly missteps later.
If you are facing a construction dispute or adjudication and need informed advice quickly, you can schedule a call directly using the form.
All enquiries are treated confidentially.
