The potential for construction contract disputes has risen
sharply in recent months with the true impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on such contracts starting to emerge – and could
continue for some time to come, says Rebecca McNulty, counsel in
Ogier's Dispute Resolution team.
And the way to avoid costly, time-intensive legal action is for
parties to collaborate and initiate an open dialogue at an early
stage geared towards trying to discuss and reach agreement on the
way forward, says Rebecca, who has worked with a number of clients
whose building projects have been impacted by COVID-19 since
lockdown.
Rebecca has seen tensions rise on all sides as restrictions and
their impact have started to frustrate and delay contractors'
productivity and ability to deliver contract obligations.
