Construction Dispute Lawyers

Expert dispute resolution services for the construction industry

Disputes are a reality for those operating in the construction industry. Whatever your professional role, the specialist construction team at Osbornes can assist you in resolving them favourably.

Contact us

Contact

Experienced construction disputes solicitors

Whether you are a contractor, developer, investor, property owner, or specialist subcontractor, the construction team at Osbornes can help you overcome whatever problems you might face. Our team comprises specialist solicitors with many years of experience, advising on everything from straightforward subcontractor payment issues to complex, multi-party development projects. We draw on our deep sector knowledge to resolve your dispute quickly, collect money owed, and get your project back on track with minimum disruption. 

Our commercial approach  

Formal litigation should always be a last resort in construction. That is why we support you from the earliest stages of a construction dispute, minimising contractual risks from the very start of a project. When a dispute arises, we will discuss the various Alternative Dispute Resolution options with you, such as negotiation, mediation, adjudication or arbitration to avoid lengthy and expensive litigation.

Specific issues we regularly advise on include:

  • Breach of contract claims
  • Damages claims for substandard workmanship 
  • Professional negligence claims 
  • Claims for remedial works
  • Claims for delays and disruption where the work is not completed within agreed timescales
  • Recovering retention payments and unpaid debts
  • Insurance-related issues

We work with all the standard form contracts such as JCT, ACA, NEC and FIDIC, as well as bespoke contracts. We have the experience to get you the best results, whatever your issue or claim.

To learn more about our services, or for a confidential discussion about your situation, please call our construction dispute solicitors today.

Contact us today

For a free initial conversation call 020 7485 8811

Email us Send us an email and we’ll get back to you






    • “Shilpa is knowledgeable and helpful. She is not afraid to challenge the boundaries for her clients, with excellent results.”

      Surveyor, London

    • “Shilpa combines the fierce representation of her clients’ best interests with the reasonable and constructive attitude that the Court always looks for in modern litigation. She has invaluable tactical awareness and skilfully handles complex and unusual cases and difficult opponents. As a barrister it is a pleasure to be instructed by her because you so often find that she has already taken the steps that you would have recommended had you been the client’s first point of contact. Her preparation of cases for trial is extremely thorough and helps ensure a positive result before you have set foot in Court.”

      Paul De La Piquerie, Selborne Chambers

    • “Thank you so much for your help. You were efficient, clear and advised me well in addition to being very pleasant to work with.”

      Susan Pogue, London

    • “I would like to sincerely thank you for all the hard work in assisting me to resolve my rather unusual and complicated case. Last 2 years were very stressful and intensive and often only your professional approach and personal realistic but positive attitude helped me not to give up. The uncertainty weight of more than 10 years is off my shoulders thanks to you and your colleagues. Thanks once again for your legal advice, time, and efforts”.

      Khrystyna, London

    • “Mostly I am grateful that Shilpa was understanding about the delays caused by my illnesses, and that she stuck with me and got a good deal for my tenancy. I did feel she fought to protect me and my rights. I appreciate that she kept me informed about progress, sending copies of emails with the other side and consulting me when necessary. I appreciated her eye for detail on legal matters and how she stood firm against a somewhat tricky opposing solicitor.”

      H Banks, London

    • “Shilpa was very thorough in the advice she provided and I was immediately put at ease with her involvement. She works hard to achieve the agreed objective and I very much appreciate her help in my matter.”

      Laurence Dumenil, London

    • “Shilpa was very diligent in her attention to detail and her pursuit of all necessary documentation; she showed great determination in the face of many requests by the other party’s solicitor to let certain things slide. She was thorough and professional which gave us a great sense of security.”

      Oliver Forder, Managing Director, Tank Form Limited

    • Shilpa really helped us take charge of the situation and helped resolve this property dispute. I would not hesitate to recommend her or the team to anyone in a similar situation.

      David A, Trustpilot Review

    • On first meeting Shilpa I was sure that she understood immediately my requirements, and was sympathetic both to my financial restraints and my emotional state. She achieved everything I asked of her and proved to be invaluable, professional and efficient

      P Ashcroft, Trustpilot Review

    • At every step Shilpa alleviated any concerns and stresses we had. Always fast to respond, always professional and super knowledgeable.

      Trustpilot review

    • Shilpa has helped us through some key property litigation matters (residential and commercial) since 2014 and has delivered on every occasion. One particular issue had kept us in a state of stress and tension for almost a decade and after getting in touch with Shilpa she was able to help us bring the matter to a peaceful and successful conclusion.

      Trustpilot review

    • I received a call from Shilpa Mathuradas a couple of hours after filling the enquiry form for a callback. She actively listened to my party wall concerns responding with gentle professionalism, answering my concerns, letting me know what is and is not possible and when best to bring in a solicitor. All this within 10 minutes. Excellent.

      Trustpilot review

    • "They are an outstanding firm to work with. They are consistently impressive in their work."

      Chambers UK

    • Excellent in every aspect.

      Property Department Client

    • If I had another reason to have to seek legal advice again, I wouldn’t hesitate to use Shilpa, and would recommend her to anybody who needed legal advice.

      Property Litigation client

    • Shilpa was professional, realistic, and unflappable. Shilpa managed to persuade a reluctant witness to come forward to support my case. She obviously knows her subject very well.

      Property Litigation client

    • I always had full confidence in Shilpa keeping my best interests at heart. I often didn’t understand the legal language, and she would follow this up with a phone call and patiently explain.

      Property Litigation client

    Contact us today

    For a free initial conversation call 020 7485 8811

    Email us Send us an email and we’ll get back to you






      Property News & InsightsVIEW ALL

      1. Japanese Knotweed
        5.2.2023

        Japanese Knotweed: Knot in my backyard again!

        Many will have read the recent case in which a furniture designer pursued his seller successfully after he moved into...

        Read more
      2. london property
        9.6.2022

        TOLATA Claims

        What are trusts of land? Property ownership is not always a straightforward legal issue, particularly where the parties are cohabitees...

        Read more
      3. right to light
        8.6.2022

        Right to Light Law

        Right to Light Law in the UK Property owners have a legal right to light as set out in the...

        Read more
      4. flats in a london street
        8.6.2022

        Landlords and the Dangers of Rent-to-Rent

        Rent-to-Rent refers to the practice of landlords letting a whole property to a tenant (usually a limited company), which is...

        Read more
      5. accidente de construccion
        30.5.2022

        The uncertainties of beginning a building project now

        The construction industry is seeing a perfect storm at the moment with labour shortages following Brexit and material costs which...

        Read more
      6. Green ecological house in empty field
        9.11.2021

        Can I still claim adverse possession?

        The principle of “adverse possession” commonly known as “squatters rights” is a principle which allows a person who does not...

        Read more
      7. party wall disputes
        5.10.2021

        Buying a property where a Party Wall Award...

        Buying a house with a party wall agreement Buying a property can already be a stressful process but finding out...

        Read more
      8. 26.6.2021

        The Risks Of Buying Properties Off Plan!

        The Daily Mail reported recently that 300 families a week are having to move into shoddy newly built homes. Not all...

        Read more
      9. 7.5.2021

        Costly clauses missed by lawyers in leasehold contracts

        A mum has been left facing a bill of millions of pounds a year for the ground rent of her...

        Read more
      10. 7.8.2020

        Property Litigation lawyer, Shilpa Mathuradas quoted in Inside...

        House buyers and sellers should be wary of ‘too good to be true’ property raffles Shilpa Mathuradas, Head of Property...

        Read more
      11. plot of land
        8.5.2020

        Easements – Five Questions Answered

        What is an easement? An easement is a right benefitting a piece of land (known as the dominant land) that...

        Read more
      12. 18.2.2020

        Overlooking Nuisance Claims – Buy some net curtains!

        Last week saw the Court of Appeal reaffirmed the decision not to allow the Neo Bankside residents’ an injunction to...

        Read more
      13. 6.2.2020

        ‘Glass in Hand’ Lecture – Should we be nervous...

        Hampstead residents will be able to find out about their legal rights when trees damage or overhang their property, next...

        Read more
      14. 11.10.2019

        Government eviction reforms “risk increasing delays”

        Government plans to end so-called ‘no fault’ evictions – and at the same time expand what amounts to a good reason...

        Read more
      15. 13.8.2019

        Squatting-will the new law provide homeowners with increased...

        On Saturday 1 September 2012 a new law came into force which makes squatting in a residential building an offence punishable by...

        Read more
      16. 13.8.2019

        Osbornes win 5 day trial in property dispute at...

        In 1985 clients of Osbornes, Mr and Mrs Ali-Khan, purchased a house. For various reasons they were not able to obtain...

        Read more
      17. 13.8.2019

        Canary Wharf v EMA

        EMA Decision: Brexit Does Not Frustrate Commercial Property Lease The largely anticipated decision in the case of Canary Wharf v...

        Read more
      18. 13.8.2019

        Rogue landlord ordered to pay tenant over £20,000 in...

        A team of our housing solicitors were successful in a longstanding claim against a rogue landlord concerning a conduct of...

        Read more
      19. 12.8.2019

        Basement developments- How to fight back

        Basement developments are growing ever more popular, particularly in wealthy London boroughs, leaving homeowners fearful that neighbours’ excavation projects will...

        Read more
      20. 18.7.2019

        New Builds, Poor Standards!

        This week’s Dispatches programme looked at allegations of shoddy standards, poor customer care and excessive profits being made by...

        Read more
      21. 9.7.2019

        EMA Decision: Brexit Does Not Frustrate Property Lease

        The EMA’s appeal against the decision of the Order of Mr Justice Smith that Brexit would not frustrate the...

        Read more
      22. 10.4.2019

        Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Landlords & Letting Agents be Warned

        On 12 February 2019, the Tenant Fees Bill received Royal Assent and comes into effect on the 1 June 2019 The Act prevents landlord...

        Read more
      23. 25.3.2019

        Court case has serious consequences for landlords recovery...

        On the 21st December 2012 the High Court handed down its judgment in the case of Phillips & Godard -v- Francis &...

        Read more
      24. 23.9.2018

        The Frustrating Implications of Brexit!

        Landlords up and down the country are awaiting the outcome of the case between European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) and Canary...

        Read more

      VIEW ALL