Parley Parsons

We provide permanent and contract construction claims consultancy to some of the best-known names in the industry. With our network and partners around the world, we can call on a pool of staff with specialist expertise in sectors as diverse as civil engineering, building, utilities, nuclear, rail, oil and gas, petro-chemical and defence. Our experienced construction claims consultants provide advice as to how contracts can be set up and managed to avoid claims. We also offer support in advising how best to deal with claims when they do unavoidably occur. Our construction claims consultants tailor individual solutions and offer experienced, professional advice on a wide range of issues including: Claims avoidance Best-practice review and drafting of contract terms and conditions Claims management Claims drafting Claims defence Dispute management and resolution Commercial settlement strategies and negotiations Forensic delay analysis Quantum evaluation Termination, disruption, extension of time, additional payment and variations-based claims Mediation Conciliation Adjudication and arbitration Expert witness Our philosophy is that prevention is better than cure. We take time to understand what our clients’ construction claims objectives are and how our consultants may be able to meet those expectations. Early involvement allows our expertise to be used to its best advantage and enables our consultants to provide the most appropriate and effective advice. In fact, if we are engaged early enough, it may be that advice is all that’s needed to avoid a claims issue escalating and becoming a costly dispute.