Dispute Resolution | Driver Project Services

On even the most well managed projects, disputes can arise between the parties to the contract. Our sister company, Driver Trett, offer worldwide support in dispute management and resolution, as well as assisting clients in the assessment of risk, and avoidance of disputes - working closely with legal practices in construction and engineering litigation.

Engineering and construction disputes are usually concerned with time and/or cost overruns, and may involve the owner, developer, contractor, sub-contractor, and suppliers, depending on the contractual matrix.

Driver Trett delivers dispute solutions whether under formal legal proceedings, or alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This support covers analysis of commercial, planning and scheduling, project management, and technical issues.

Claims

Preparation, defence, or negotiation of claims for extension of time, loss and/or expense, or general damages.

Expert Services

Acting as expert witness – quantum, programme, and schedule (cause and effect studies). For expert witness services, we operate our Diales brand: experts who support the legal profession in Arbitration, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Arbitration and Litigation

Acting as expert witness, providing expert reports and testimony
Acting as advisor in arbitration, drafting claim and response documents

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Strategic advice in avoidance of disputes
Dispute resolution boards
Mediation
Conciliation
Expert determination

Adjudication

DT also offer a full capability in adjudication support services:
Management of the adjudication
Preparation of referral or response
Acting as expert witness
Acting as party representative
Advice on jurisdictional challenge
Acting as adjudicator