We help you resolve your residential construction disputes or commercial construction disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.
For the best results, you should select construction dispute lawyers with experience, expertise and transparent pricing – choose Resolute Lawyers.
Do you want to avoid unnecessary costs?
Construction disputes can be costly and extremely complex. A vital key to reducing resolution costs and avoiding undue stress and frustration is to seek advice before minor issues escalate into expensive nightmares.
Whether you’re a contractor, a principal, a sub-contractor, a home-owner or a building-owner, we can help now.
Do you want to avoid derailing your project?
Don’t let a construction dispute spiral out of control, leaving you with mounting costs, lost time, and heavy stress.
Early intervention by a qualified construction dispute lawyer can help you avoid completely derailing your project and potentially losing thousands of dollars.
Whether it’s a disagreement over work quality, delays, or contractual obligations, a construction dispute can become a major headache requiring specialised legal expertise.
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Trust our construction dispute processes.
We understand the complex and nuanced nature of these types of disputes, and we’re here to help you navigate this challenging terrain. Construction disputes can quickly become very complicated. We have a proven track record and are ready to put our skills to work for you.
Get professional help now.
Trying to resolve this kind of dispute on your own or through informal negotiations can often be frustrating and may not result in a satisfactory outcome. You can trust our professional team to guide you securely through the legal process and advocate for your rights and interests.
How we can help you.
You can expect personalised attention, strategic advice, and effective representation every step of the way. We’ll listen to your concerns, analyse the details of your case, and devise a tailored legal strategy to help you achieve your goals.
From negotiation and mediation to arbitration and litigation, we have the experience and knowledge to pursue the best possible outcome for you.
Don’t let a construction dispute derail your project or your financial well-being.
Our Areas Of Expertise
We can help you with construction disputes, such as:
- Payment disputes
- Delay and extension of time claims
- Advising on your liability
- Breach of contract issues
- Adjudications
- Arbitration claims
- High Court Appeals
- Judicial Reviews
- Enforcement of judgments and orders
- Breach of warranty claims
- Defective work claims
- Negligence claims
Our Construction Disputes Process
Initial Meeting
First, we meet with you to discuss your objectives. During the meeting, we will give you preliminary advice on your dispute. We are here to protect and promote your interests.
Information gathering
After our initial meeting, we will ask you to send us all the relevant documents for review. Based on the documents you provide, we will give you clear and substantive legal advice on your rights, liabilities and options.
Up Front Price Range
Once we understand the scope of your case, we may be able to provide you an upfront cost range so that you have a transparent understanding of our pricing before we proceed.
Negotiation on Your Behalf
Then, we negotiate with the other party. If negotiation isn’t an option, we will prepare the relevant documents (court documents or letters) to file in court or send to the other party.
Attend Court or Mediation
If the matter can’t be negotiated, we will attend court or mediation on your behalf to attempt a resolution. Our advocacy approach is purposeful, determined, and unwavering for every case.
Achieve the Best Outcome
Our objective is always to keep your costs down while achieving your best outcome.
Why Choose Resolute Lawyers
We begin by listening.
Our first step in getting you the outcome you want is simple: we listen.
We put in the time and effort required to fully understand your case; once we are certain we understand your requirements and your desired outcome, we take decisive action.
We provide you an upfront cost range.
We believe our transparent costing process helps to build trust for all parties, which allows us to provide the very best representation. This sets us apart from other firms who may charge hidden fees.
We reduce your stress.
Our firm is dedicated to removing stress from the legal dispute process – from our first conversation through to the final resolution of your case.
Construction Disputes in New Zealand
Most construction disputes in New Zealand are governed by the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
The Act has specific rules that apply to construction contracts, including rules on payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication and more. This area of law is intricate and complex and requires a professional approach.
Our Director
Our director has worked on several small and large ($20M+) construction and building dispute cases over the years. He has over 12+ years of litigation experience, including in civil disputes and criminal law.
He is an experienced and highly effective advocate and has appeared in the Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court and Environment Court as lead Counsel in trials and appeals.