Before you sign: nine clauses that decide construction disputes
When construction disputes arise, they are usually decided by a handful of clauses that nobody read closely at signing.
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Contracts & Commercial Agreements
Most disputes and most bad debts start with a contract that left something unclear. We draft, review and negotiate agreements in Arabic and English so your rights, payment terms and remedies are clear before anything goes wrong.
What's included
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Contract drafting, review & negotiation
Commercial contracts drafted to your deal, and negotiated to protect your position.
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Joint venture, partnership & shareholders' agreements
Contributions, control, profit sharing, deadlock and exit — agreed before they become disputes.
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Procurement, supplier & subcontractor agreements
Terms that secure quality, delivery and payment through the supply chain.
When clients call us
“We have to sign this week.”
We review quickly, explain the clauses that matter and propose amendments you can actually negotiate.
“We are entering a joint venture.”
We document who contributes what, who decides, how profits flow and how either side can exit.
“Our suppliers keep missing delivery dates.”
We tighten delivery, quality and remedy terms so performance can be enforced.
How we work
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Enquiry & conflict check
Tell us the matter and the other party's name. We confirm there is no conflict.
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Document review
We review what you have and identify gaps and risks.
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Written proposal
Scope, approach, timeline and fees, agreed in writing.
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Action & reporting
We act, and report at every material step until the matter closes.
What we need from you
- Draft contract or term sheet
- Company documents of the parties
- Your key commercial terms
- Previous agreements between the parties
- Your deadline
- Points of concern
Questions
Should the contract be in Arabic?
For contracts that may be enforced onshore, a bilingual contract that states which language prevails avoids translation disputes later.
Can you negotiate directly with the other side?
Yes, if you wish. We can lead negotiations or support you in the background.
Which clauses matter most for getting paid?
Payment terms, invoicing and certification steps, security, suspension rights, interest or late-payment terms, and the dispute-resolution clause.
Insights
Send us the file. We'll tell you where you stand.
Share a short summary and the other party's name. After a conflict check, we review your documents and set out the route, the timeline and the fee — in writing.