Real Estate | Construction Law

Construction law

Legal proceedings involving residential and non-residential buildings are tedious and complicated. Call upon the extensive expertise of GMW Advocaten, who are experts in construction law.

Being a building contractor, investor or project developer implies entering contracts with a number of different companies. Often, disputes arise from a different understanding of the duties and commitments of each party within the project. GMW Advocaten can advise and negotiate on your behalf in each phase of a project; from the preliminary planning and building specifications to the execution and defects liability work.

Our role

We have extensive knowledge and expertise in construction law and are at home in all fields involved; from private public partnership to all kinds of design and building contracts. You might have trouble obtaining certain licences or permits from a governmental administrative body or you might have a dispute with a third party – call upon our experts to find the best solution to the situation. If negotiation does not help further we willl start legal proceedings on your behalf, arbitration being the most usual. In all our actions we focus on keeping things short and efficient for our clients.

Contracts

Contracts always need to be clear in order to fulfil their purpose; in construction, however, it is essential to have one’s interests protected by well-drafted, binding agreements. In establishing the responsibility of either the contractor or the commissioning party, even the best of contracts can still lead to ambiguous situations. GMW Advocaten can be instrumental in most situations where construction law is applicable; we will present you with a risk assessment first, helping you to find quick and efficient solutions to the situation you are confronted with.

Information

For more information please contact Christian Malipaard and Arthur de Groot.

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