Dispute Resolution

LEFTA was appointed to manage the preparation of a series of claims totaling multi-millions of dollars against a client’s Principal.

Key Issues:

• Client set hurdle value for success of claims
• Project records were poorly kept
• Substantial staff turnover resulted in loss of continuity of information
• Potential for protracted dispute resolution period
• Construction works approaching completion
• Principal’s actions
• Lodgment of claims under the Contract, Security of Payments Act and commencement of litigation
• Liaison with legal advisors, claims team and client
• Negotiation with Principal on behalf of client
• Delivering an outcome in excess of 275% greater than the client’s nominated hurdle value