Which clauses should I read first?
Notice and claim procedures, time bars, the engineer's role and determination, payment, variation, extension of time and dispute resolution. Make a list of each time limit and the date it runs from. That list is the backbone of the claim.
What are the usual dispute steps?
Many contracts require referral to the engineer, then a dispute board or adjudication, amicable settlement, then arbitration or court. Skipping a step can allow the other side to challenge the claim. We confirm the sequence before filing.
How is the claim proved?
From the project record: instructions, programmes, minutes, site diaries and correspondence. Technical issues usually end up with an expert. See variation disputes and termination.
Documents to have ready
- Contract with particular conditions
- Programme and updates
- Payment certificates
- Notices and instructions
- Meeting minutes and site diaries
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
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Is the engineer's decision final?
Not necessarily. It is usually a step to further dispute resolution. We check the clause and deadlines.
Can a time bar be avoided?
Sometimes, depending on the clause and conduct. Do not assume it is lost. Ask us.
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This page is general information based on UAE and Dubai legislation as we understand it at the date of drafting. It is not legal advice. Laws are amended, and the right step depends on your documents and facts. Outcomes are never guaranteed.