Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Europe
Settle Your Construction Dispute and Get the Site Moving Again
Unpaid invoices, defective work, delay and disruption — construction disputes are technical, high-value and urgent, because a stalled project loses money every single day. We match you, free of charge, with a construction lawyer who handles these disputes in the relevant country and knows which procedure your contract requires.
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Who this is for
When a project goes wrong, the cost of delay is often bigger than the claim itself
Construction litigation deals with the disputes that arise when a building or infrastructure project goes wrong — unpaid invoices and payment disputes, defective work, delay and disruption, variations and final-account disagreements, and claims under the various guarantees and bonds that surround a project. These cases are unusually technical: they turn on contracts, specifications, drawings, programmes and expert evidence, and the sums involved are often large. They also tend to be urgent, because a project that has stalled continues to lose money every single day. The legal rules, and the standard form contracts in use, vary from one European country to the next, so the right advice is always jurisdiction-specific. We match you, free of charge, with a construction lawyer who handles these disputes in the relevant country.
Why projects get stuck
Construction disputes are rarely about the bricks.
They are about the contract, the notices and the paperwork.
Missing a contractual notice or certificate deadline can bar a claim entirely — and the rules differ from one country and contract form to the next.
A payment you cannot afford to wait for
Interim and final payment disputes can put a contractor’s cash flow — and survival — at risk. Whether you are owed money or facing a claim, the contractual notice and payment-certificate procedure is often the difference between recovering in weeks and waiting years.
Defects the builder will not fix
Snagging items and serious defects are treated differently, and the window for notifying them is often contractual and strict. If defects are not documented and reported correctly, the right to have them put right can be lost.
Delay, disruption and the blame game
When a project runs late, each side blames the other and the extension-of-time and loss-and-expense claims pile up. Untangling causation requires the contract, the programme and often a delay expert — rarely something to navigate alone.
What you get
A construction lawyer who actually works your case
We only match you with lawyers who handle construction and engineering disputes regularly in the relevant country.
Contract and claim review
Your lawyer reviews the contract, notices, programme and correspondence to identify what you are actually entitled to claim — or liable for — under the specific terms and governing law, before the position hardens.
Notices and certificates handled
Construction contracts are full of deadlines for notices, claims and responses. Missing one can bar a claim entirely. Your lawyer ensures every required step is taken on time and in the correct form.
Expert and technical coordination
Delay, quantum and defects claims depend on specialist evidence. Your lawyer works with the right surveyors, engineers and quantum experts to build a case that stands up to scrutiny.
Adjudication, arbitration and court
Many construction disputes are resolved through contract-specific procedures such as adjudication or arbitration rather than the courts. You are matched with a lawyer who knows which route your contract requires.
Coverage
Construction litigation lawyers across Europe
Construction law, standard form contracts and dispute-resolution procedures are set nationally, so the right lawyer practises in the country governing the project. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Construction disputes — common questions
What is construction litigation?
Disputes arising from a building or engineering project — unpaid sums, defective work, delay and disruption, variations, and claims under bonds and guarantees. Because these disputes are technical and often high-value, they typically require specialist legal and expert input.
Do I have to go to court for a construction dispute?
Not necessarily. Many construction contracts require disputes to be resolved through adjudication, mediation or arbitration before or instead of court proceedings. Your lawyer will identify the route your specific contract and the governing law require.
I have not been paid — what should I do first?
Check the contract for notice and payment-certificate requirements, as deadlines can be strict and missed steps can bar your claim. Gather invoices, applications and correspondence, then seek legal advice quickly — early action often secures payment before the dispute escalates.
How long do I have to claim for defects?
Time limits vary by country and are often set out in the contract, with different periods for notification and for bringing proceedings. Because these windows can be short, defects should be documented and reported as soon as they appear, and legal advice sought promptly.
What is the difference between adjudication and arbitration?
Adjudication is a quick, interim decision process used in some construction contracts to keep cash flowing, while arbitration is a binding, private form of dispute resolution that can replace court proceedings. Both are common in construction, and your contract usually specifies which applies.
How much will a construction claim cost?
Costs depend on the value and technical complexity of the dispute and the procedure involved. Expert evidence can add expense but is often essential. We match you free of charge and with no obligation, and your lawyer should set out the likely costs and strategy first.
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Get your construction dispute moving toward a resolution
Tell us what has happened on the project and we’ll match you, free of charge, with a construction lawyer who handles these disputes in the relevant country.