Construction & Building Work Disputes

Legal Expertise in Construction & Engineering Disputes

The construction industry often involves multiple contractors, developers, and professionals working to tight timelines and under significant financial pressure. Disputes over payment, workmanship, scope of work, or professional obligations can quickly derail a project or impact cash flow. Sinels Advocates has a long-standing track record in representing clients on all sides of construction and building work disputes across Jersey.

Breach of Contract and Building Disputes, Practical Guidance and Resolution

We advise architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and property owners on a wide range of contentious construction issues. Whether the dispute involves final account settlement, contract breaches, or negligent works, our legal team provides clear advice and strategic representation tailored to protect your interests and resolve matters efficiently across all related construction disputes.

Resolving Payment and Contractual Disputes

Non-payment of contractors or disputes over contractual performance are among the most common causes of litigation in the construction sector. These disagreements can have serious financial consequences, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses that rely on timely payments to survive.

At Sinels Advocates, we have extensive experience enforcing and defending claims over unpaid invoices, disputed valuations, variations, and delays. We advise on both residential and commercial projects, ensuring that all parties understand their contractual rights and obligations. Our goal is always to resolve these matters cost-effectively and with minimal disruption to ongoing work or relationships.

Defective Works, Professional Negligence & Delays

We act for parties on both sides of claims involving construction defects, design failures, and delays. This includes representing clients in cases against negligent architects, surveyors, project managers, and engineers. Where necessary, we pursue or defend claims relating to building regulations breaches, poor workmanship, or project mismanagement.

Our approach includes working with technical experts and forensic surveyors to investigate and document issues clearly, ensuring that liability is properly attributed. These matters are often complex and require a commercially minded strategy to achieve a fair and enforceable outcome.