Claims

Most organisations are moving away from confrontational Forms of Contract as recommended by the Egan Report, and are sharing and defining risks more clearly. However due to other reasons, disputes are still commonplace and need to be resolved in a professional manner.

Aqua has a number of experienced professionals who have worked for all parties to a contract.  This positions us to offer a detailed understanding of the claims route and how it can spiral out of control if parties do not work together and find common ground.

  • Aqua has the resources to provide an independent evaluation on a claim
  • We employ professionals who understand the construction process as well as most Conditions of Contract.  Our early involvement can lead to dispute resolution before costs escalate.
  • Aqua offers specialist mediation and adjudication/arbitration professionals who have already supported claims processes and expert witness statements for UK Water Companies

Contact us to find out more about the services we offer.

Concerns

Common concerns:

  • Big difference in party's interpretation and evaluation of a claim
  • Could a dispute be mitigated at an early stage?
  • Several major changes on a project causing whole scale delay and disruptive claims
  • Advising on routes to take when discussions come to a standstill

Solutions

Solution

  • Aqua has the resources to provide an independent evaluation of a claim
  • Aqua employs professionals who understand the construction process as well as most Conditions of Contract. Our early involvement can lead to dispute resolution before costs escalate
  • Aqua gas exoertuse to identify the heads of a claim and submit them in accordance with the Contract
  • Aqua has links with specialist mediation and adjudication professionals