Joe Addlestone
Director
Construction & engineering
Specialist dispute & litigation solicitors
We are specialists in construction and engineering law, providing expert legal support to contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and employers navigating complex disputes.
Our work in construction and engineering ¶
At Harwood & Co, we are specialists in construction and engineering law, providing expert legal support to contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and employers navigating complex disputes. With extensive experience across all stages of construction conflict resolution, we are committed to delivering pragmatic, and commercially-focused solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Who We Act For
Harwood & Co's specialist dispute resolution and litigation solicitors act for a diverse range of clients within the construction and engineering sectors, including:
• Contractors
• Subcontractors
• Consultants
• Employers / developers
What kind of claims can we assist with? ¶
We’re experienced at dealing with all types of construction and engineering disputes including:
- Payment disputes - disagreements over unpaid invoices, underpayment, or withheld payments.
- Delay - disputes around delays to projects, who is responsible for them, and whether extensions of time are due.
- Defects - disputes around alleged poor workmanship, structural defects, design or failure to comply with specifications.
- Contractual interpretation claims - including the interpretation of clauses, such as liquidated damages clauses (known as LaDs), “pay when paid” clauses, and limitation of liability clauses.
- Termination of contracts - including whether contracts have been properly terminated, whether they have been repudiated, and damages claims following those events.
- Force Majeure (unforeseen events) - disputes over who is liable for these.
What our clients say
Why choose Harwood & Co? ¶
Making the right choice when seeking legal advice or support is important. Our dispute resolution and litigation experts are ready to assist construction and engineering businesses with a variety of legal needs. ¶
- Construction law specialists – we focus on construction and engineering disputes, keeping up to date with legal developments and industry trends.
- Practical and commercial approach – we provide clear, strategic advice, focused on delivering cost-effective, and commercially viable, outcomes.
- Proven success in dispute resolution – our team is experienced, and are therefore able to quickly cut through complexities.
- Client-focused service – we work closely with our clients, ensuring transparency, strategic alignment, and effective communication throughout the dispute resolution process.
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING
FAQs ¶
Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below. If your question is not answered in our FAQs, please get in touch with our team by filling out the enquiry form on our contact page or calling us on 0113 245 7027.
Submit a new claim ¶
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