Since 1984, this Practice has specialised in contractual advice and
protection for Electrical,
Mechanical and other Specialist
Subcontractors. The services offered
include:
“VETTING OF ENQUIRY/TENDER/ORDER – RISK IDENTIFICATION"
Identifying
onerous risks, “suicide clauses”.
Detailed
examination of documents and contract conditions, with written report on
onerous clauses, damages, key risks, disadvantageous amendments to standard forms,
recommended negotiations for improvement etc.
TROUBLED CONTRACTS - “TROUBLE SHOOTING”
Contractual advice at all stages, reports and recommendations.
Visits to
site and/or office, discussions with key personnel, assessment of situation,
recommended strategies for identifying,
managing and rectifying problems.
CLAIMS FOR LOSS AND EXPENSE, EXTENSION OF TIME
Preparation, Submission and negotiation. Protection of entitlements.
Visits to site and/or office, discussions with key personnel,
assessment of situation and possible routes for recovery of entitlements.
Advise on contractual position.
Guidance as to essential records.
Analysis and assembly of available evidence, creation of data base,
preparation of “cause and effect” schedules, impact analysis charts, histograms
etc, writing of narrative.
Printing of completed claim document.
Assistance with strategy and negotiations for settlement.
SITE
RECORDS AND NOTICE SYSTEMS
Visit
site and/or office, discussions with key personnel. Examination of existing
procedures and paperwork, prepare and submit proposals for site record and
notification systems geared to strengthening protection and preserving
entitlements, including financial recoveries.
SET-OFF, CONTRA CHARGES
Defence against claims from other parties.
All necessary visits and discussions and analysis of contract
files, including assessment and critique of claims, set offs and contras
received from other parties. Advise and assist with defence, including guidance
on contractual position and negotiations, strategies etc.
ADJUDICATION – PURSUING
PAYMENT ETC
Preparation of case,
Guidance on procedures, Submission to Adjudication.
All necessary visits and discussions, examine contract conditions
and advise, analyse current position, recommend strategy for recovery, prepare
case for Adjudication.
TRAINING SEMINARS
Practical advice for Managers,
Engineers and Supervisors. Time
and place to suit Client.
Specialist in provision of In-Company Seminars, geared to Client’s
needs. Half day seminars a speciality.
THE RANGE OF CONTRACTS
The range of contracts includes: Hospitals; Schools; Prisons;
Airport Extensions; Refurbished Hotels; Banks and Offices; Petro-Chemical
Works; Nuclear Facilities; Commercial and Industrial Developments, Theatre and
Leisure Complexes, Minor Works etc.
The problems tackled vary from a few hundred pounds to a Loss and
Expense Claim of £10,000,000. Every
Client receives diligent and personal attention, whether large or small.
John Russell
Contracts & Training Consultant
Cheshire CW4 7DP
Tel:
07770 986444
Email: swsubbie@globalnet.co.uk
Website: jrc0nsultant.co.uk
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OF “SERVICES”