Construction & Projects

High-Value Construction and Infrastructure Disputes, Managed with Technical Depth and Strategic Discipline

Construction and infrastructure disputes sit at the intersection of law, engineering, finance, and public administration. JuristiQ Chambers advises and represents employers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and financiers in complex construction and projects disputes under Pakistani law, with particular strength in arbitration, court litigation, and public-sector projects.

Our practice is distinguished by technical fluency, procedural control, and commercial realism, enabling us to manage disputes where delay, cost overrun, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational risk converge.

Market-Defining Construction Disputes Expertise

We act in disputes arising out of:

• EPC, turnkey, and design-and-build contracts

• FIDIC (Red, Yellow, Silver) and bespoke forms

• Power, energy, and infrastructure projects

• Government and SOE-led development projects

• Industrial, commercial, and mixed-use developments

Our experience spans disputes relating to delay and disruption, extensions of time, variations, defects, payment certification, termination, and liquidated damages.

Arbitration & Court Proceedings

We regularly represent clients in:

• Domestic arbitrations under the Arbitration Act, 1940

• International arbitrations seated in and outside Pakistan

• High Court proceedings in support of arbitration

• Applications for interim relief, stay, and injunctions

• Set-aside and enforcement proceedings

We are adept at handling parallel court and arbitral proceedings, particularly where public-sector entities and regulatory approvals are involved.

Technical Claims & Expert-Heavy Disputes

Construction disputes are evidence-intensive and technically complex. We advise on:

• Delay, disruption, and prolongation claims

• Concurrent delay and critical path analysis

• Valuation and measurement disputes

• Defects, fitness for purpose, and design liability

• Quantum, delay, and engineering expert evidence

Our advocacy is informed by a granular understanding of construction methodology and project documentation.

Public Sector & Regulatory Interface

A significant proportion of major projects in Pakistan involves:

• Government departments

• Regulatory authorities

• State-owned enterprises

We advise on disputes involving:

• Public procurement and tender challenges

• Contract award, cancellation, and termination

• Judicial review and constitutional remedies

• Regulatory approvals and compliance issues

We understand how administrative law principles intersect with construction contracts.

Performance Securities & Project Finance Issues

We have particular experience in disputes concerning:

• Performance guarantees and bonds

• Advance payment guarantees

• Standby letters of credit

• Injunctions against encashment

• Lender step-in and security enforcement

Our advice reflects the commercial and financing realities of large-scale projects.

Cross-Border & Foreign Contractor Representation

We regularly advise:

• Foreign contractors and consultants

• International sponsors and investors

• Joint ventures involving Pakistani counterparties

Our work includes:

• Pakistan-related construction arbitrations

• Choice of law and forum strategy

• Award recognition and enforcement

• Coordination with foreign counsel

Our international training enables effective handling of cross-border project disputes.

Our Approach

Construction disputes demand early strategic control, technical credibility, and procedural discipline. We offer:

• Early case assessment and dispute avoidance

• Integrated arbitration and litigation strategy

• Focused advocacy and efficient case management

• Alignment with project, commercial, and reputational objectives

We resolve disputes with clarity, authority, and commercial judgment.

Related Expertise

Arbitration · Energy & Resources · Banking & Finance · Public Procurement · Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery