Your trusted partner, turning plans into a reality

At Pyments Law, we are construction law experts, with extensive experience in providing specialist construction dispute prevention, resolution and transactional services.

The construction sector is complex and there are many prevalent issues which are regularly faced by developers, landowners, construction companies, contractors and sub-contractors.

Through our experience, at Pyments Law we offer practical, straightforward legal advice, finding the right solution for you and your project. Unlike other law firms, we won’t simply go through the motions, we will be your partner, offering you professional, honest and pragmatic advice.

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What makes us different?

Every project is unique and comes with its challenges and risks. Our team of experts work with you to understand your project, highlight risks and manage these from the ‘front end’ to completion. This deep understanding of a project helps in the negotiation of challenges, should they arise.

What sets us apart from traditional law firms is our ability to assemble construction consultancy experts from our sister business Pyments and our construction law specialists. This provides you with the tailored experience and expertise needed, reducing the time and the costs associated with using third-party experts. Putting you and your project at the centre.

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News and insights

How does a contractor claim an extension of time?

In this article, our team looks at how a contractor claims an extension of time.

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Which events entitle a contractor to claim an Extension of Time?

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A practical introduction to Extensions of Time under JCT Design and Build 2024

This article is intended to give a straightforward explanation of how the EOT mechanism works.

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Assessing the impact of key changes in the 2024 Edition of the JCT DB Contract

In this article, our team assess the impact of the changes to the JCT DB...

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New blog series: Demystifying delays and extensions of time in JCT Contracts

We are excited to announce the launch of our new blog series, ‘Demystifying Delays and...

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Standard form contracts explained: how is a compensation event assessed under NEC4 when the Accepted Programme is out-of-date?

Welcome to the fifth in our series of educational articles, providing you with practical insight...

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Standard form contracts explained: NEC4 – how is an Accepted Programme used?

Welcome to the fourth in our series of educational articles, providing you with practical insight...

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Standard form contracts explained: NEC4 – how is a programme accepted?

Welcome to the fourth in our series of educational articles, providing you with practical insight...

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    What our clients say

    The level of support we received was excellent, responsive, thorough, and very much part of the team when things were at their most demanding. Warren’s input made a genuine difference to how we managed the claim and ultimately helped us achieve a good result.

    Dannyjo Cox
    Dunton Environmental

    I have known Warren for many years, and he has provided consistent professional service with ultimate results. I would gladly recommend their services.

    Reza Mofidi, MDAmicable Building Assistance

    They are always available and guarantee quick turnaround times. Their skill level in relation to large construction projects is extraordinary, and they provide a one of a kind detailed risk assessment throughout the course of a dispute.

    Joachim Krane, PartnerBLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr

    We’ve consistently been impressed by the team’s pragmatic advice and the practical approach they bring to every matter. They have become our trusted legal partner, and we value their expertise highly.

    John Furey, Director,
    CJ Furey