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Contractual
& Commercial Advice RJC Consultants has extensive 'in-house' expertise in contractual and commercial matters. Many of our consultants have held senior commercial positions with major contractors. Our expertise covers all standard forms of contracts used in building, civil engineering and process/oil and gas projects. We have also advised on bespoke contracts or amendments to standard forms. We are able from the base of our sound contractual knowledge to advise on the best commercial approach to achieve clients' objectives.
Claims
Preparation & Resolution RJC
is regularly instructed by major contractors to prepare and
settle claims on complex issues. We can bring our wealth of
experience to bear on such matters in an attempt to achieve
the best result. All
of our consultants have the required negotiation skills to maximise
the practical outcome to suit our clients needs (depending on
their requirements.)
Adjudication
RJC Consultants is regularly instructed to represent a Party in Adjudication. We can advise on procedure, tactics and likely outcomes. We are able to prepare a Referral (either independently or in conjunction with in-house/preferred legal advisors) and undertake the process through to completion on a client's behalf. Equally, we can act as a representative in defending clients against an adjudication commenced by the Referring Party. Either way our extensive experience allows us to ensure that the best possible result is obtained.
Employer Agent/Contract Administration RJC is able to offer services utilising the skills of our experienced Quantity Surveyors.
Litigation
& Arbitration RJC has extensive experience on the management and process of Arbitration and Litigation. We can bring our unique blend of commercial, contractual and legal expertise to bear on problems to ensure that the process is managed as efficiently as possible whilst keeping an eye on the best commercial outcome. Our service complements clients' own in-house commercial and legal (or if preferred external legal advisors) to ensure the best results possible whilst leaving clients able to pursue the effective running of the business. |
Project
Audits & Claims Avoidance Our
team of consultants has background knowledge in the industry and extensive
experience of identifying and managing disputes. We
are able to bring this wealth of experience to bear on identifying
potential problems before they become intractable and recommending
strategies to manage and if possible avoid those becoming major
problems on live projects. Many
of our enlightened clients bring us in early on live projects
to audit, identify, manage and avoid disputes becoming a major
problem on their projects.
Negotiation
and Settlement Almost
everyone in the industry has some knowledge of negotiation and
settlement of disputes. Often the process can be assisted by
seeking our assistance either to identify risk, provide commercial,
contractual or tactical advice or by initially bring a fresh
pair of eyes to the problem and then to head up the settlement
process. RJC Consultants has great experience in this field
either as part of 'ad hoc' appointments or through the more
formal route of inside Dispute Panels / Dispute Boards set up
for specific projects.
Mediation
Mediation is becoming more and more popular and is being promoted by the courts and written into many contracts as the preferred route of dispute resolution. The benefits of being represented by individuals who are skilled in the process but also aware of commercial objectives should not be underestimated. RJC Consultants has several accredited trained mediators with extensive experience of the process.
Dispute
Resolution Dispute Resolution is the main activity of RJC Consultants and through our extensive experience obtained over many years of practice, we can offer cost effectiveness, professional advice and help to our clients. Our up to date skills include all of the currently used Dispute Resolution procedures, but in addition we bring sound, economic, commercial and contractual advice to ensure that clients' objectives are properly achieved.
Expert
Witness Many
of our team at RJC Consultants are able to provide current and
well researched expert opinion based on their up to date knowledge
of the industry. For details of expertise, current cv's and
to discuss availability and advice please contact us at bristol@rjc-consultants.co.uk
or telephone 0117 931 9750.
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