Our preferred method for avoiding, mitigating and containing potential disputes is to pay meticulous attention to the drafting and vetting of all agreements entered into by our clients. A poorly drafted contract can cost a client enormous sums of money in subsequent litigation or arbitration. Our aim will always be to obviate the need for the more sophisticated ADR techniques by closing the loopholes and protecting our clients before the contracts are executed.

It is our belief that a realistic apportionment of risk and skilled ongoing commercial advice should reduce potential areas of dispute to a minimum. Attention to detail in these initial stages and during the currency of the contract can make all the difference between a profitable and a loss-making project.

Commercial services available from CMA include:

• Advice on the selection of appropriate contractual relationships.
• Advice on design and build contracts.
• Subsequent advice on the selection of a suitable form of contract.
• Contract drafting.
• Evaluation of existing and proposed contracts and advice on the inherent commercial implications.
• Sub-contract drafting and evaluation.
• Claim preparation, defence and negotiation.

We are experienced in reviewing the whole spectrum of contract documentation, including conditions of contract, invitations to tender, pre-bid agreements, technical assistance agreements, joint venture agreements, consortium agreements, bonds, letters of indemnity and counter-indemnities. If appropriate work is carried out in conjunction with internationally recognised specialist law firms.

 

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