The Dispute Board may consist of, for example, an engineer, an architect and lawyer.  As a standing dispute board, they will meet, perhaps quarterly and ‘walk the project.’  They will then convene to resolve disputes between the employer and the contractor and between the main contractor and the range of sub-contractors.  This is achieved through a mix of conciliation, recommendation and ultimately adjudication. Their decisions may be advisory or contractually binding, pending further court proceedings or arbitral tribunal.

Dispute Boards may also be constituted on an ad hoc basis, as and when a dispute arises. There are various sets of Dispute Board rules, including those of the ICC, and we are familiar with all widely used rules. 

We work closely with consultants and other experts who can advise you on the related financial and technical issues in preparing your claim. We also work with our network of overseas lawyers to ensure that we can help you resolve your dispute wherever it has arisen.