Government Contracts & Disputes
Pre-contract advisory, contract structuring, disciplined records, and evidence-based claims.
What it is
A claim against a government body is won or lost in the correspondence file long before it is argued anywhere. We advise before the tender, structure the contract carefully, keep a disciplined documentary record throughout performance, and convert that record into a claim when one becomes necessary.
What this covers
Pre-Contract Advisory
Assessment of tender conditions, eligibility, contractual risks, procurement requirements and commercial viability before a company participates in a government tender.
Contract Structuring & Review
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating government contracts, ensuring proper treatment of payment, performance security, variation, termination, penalties, force majeure and dispute-resolution provisions.
Regulatory & Procurement Compliance
Guidance through applicable public procurement rules, tender procedures, approvals, documentation and compliance requirements, to reduce the risk of disqualification or breach.
Contract Management
Monitoring performance obligations, milestones, variations, claims, payments, extensions and correspondence with government authorities, creating an effective documentary record.
Dispute Prevention & Claims Management
Identifying emerging disputes early and preparing evidence-based claims concerning delayed payment, additional work, price variation, extension of time, wrongful deductions or termination.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support
Advice on negotiation, administrative remedies, mediation, arbitration and litigation, while coordinating with the Advocate responsible for formal court or tribunal proceedings.
How we work
- 1Review the contract and the correspondence record
- 2Identify the entitlement and quantify it
- 3Serve properly framed notices and claims
- 4Pursue administrative remedy, ADR or proceedings
Typically needed
- The contract, work order and schedules
- Site records, measurement books and bills
- All notices and correspondence exchanged
- Performance security and guarantee documents
Our core role
We prevent the dispute through proper contracting; protect the client through disciplined contract management; and resolve the dispute through evidence, negotiation and effective legal strategy.