Services
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Adjudications are our bread and butter. For better or worse, it’s the industry’s go-to dispute resolution forum. While adjudication has its flaws – believe us, we know – it can be a quick and cost-efficient route to unlock a dispute. And like it or not, if you’ve got a construction contract, you’re stuck with it anyway…
Despite the widespread use of adjudication, we remain construction litigators at heart. Court action will always be required in some cases, from simple debt recovery, to adjudication enforcement, to full-blown substantive proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC). As construction solicitors, unlike some involved in construction disputes, we are authorised to carry out litigation – which means we truly offer a full disputes service…
Arbitration is increasingly common in construction contracts. It is an alternative to court-based litigation, offering the same final determination but with the apparent advantages of privacy (arbitration proceedings are confidential) and flexibility (unlike the court rules, the arbitration process can be easily tailored to suit the parties’ needs)…
Despite its terrible name, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) works.
Most of the time, when people talk about ADR, they talk about mediation. Mediation is a consensual process (you can’t generally be forced to mediate) where an independent mediator tries to facilitate a settlement – often by banging heads together and asking the parties if they really want not to settle, and thereby spend a lot of money for the pleasure of spending the next few months or years sitting in rooms with lawyers. Given that choice, mediation often leads to settlement…
If you’re carrying out any construction works you need well-drafted and pragmatic contracts in place. Not only do these contracts protect your own interests but they future proof your completed project allowing you to freely sell, lease and finance it…
No matter what the value of development finance, it is essential that as lender you are protected. This means getting the same contractual protection as the borrower and additional security to protect your position. We are able to provide specialist input to ensure that you understand construction risks through our reports and get the benefit of construction documents that are in place…
We don’t just act for private sector organisations – a lot of our client base is either a public body or a wholly owned subsidiary of one. As such we know what issues impact the public sector and are able to advise on the procurement requirements which are likely to be a consideration when procuring public projects…
No matter what the value of development finance, it is essential that as lender you are protected. This means getting the same contractual protection as the borrower and additional security to protect your position. We are able to provide specialist input to ensure that you understand construction risks through our reports and get the benefit of construction documents that are in place…
We’re specialist construction solicitors – and that’s all we do. We know there are others out there who are specialists in their fields and don’t touch construction law. We can fill that void…
Testimonial
'I have worked with Hanna and the Archor team several times over the years on a range of issues.
Hanna takes time to understand the commercial realities of a situation and has helped us navigate even the most complex of legal issues with her own style of prompt straightforward advice.'
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'I have been working with Ruth and the Team for a number of years on various complex issues. They always go the extra mile to support and understand the commercial reality of situations providing detailed and well thought out guidance and legal advice every time. They are an invaluable support service when required and it is clear that they genuinely care about providing the best service possible to our business.'
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'I use Archor because it’s a one stop shop, I get made to feel important and like I’m a priority. They work quickly and allow me to get on with other things, and I trust their judgement and advice implicitly.
I don’t think I’ve ever had to chase you them on a legal matter, it’s normally the other way around which is another reason why I wouldn’t take our business elsewhere - I very much feel like we are a team working towards the same outcome.'
Testimonial
'I find Rory to be very approachable, with a can-do attitude. Which combined with his attention to detail, understanding of the potential risks and practical approach makes him a very valued and respected member of our consultant team.'
