We provide clients with a comprehensive assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a position, as well as the possible options for resolving an issue in the most efficient way.

The Challenge
There are many reasons why a project strategy may falter or fail. The most visible symptoms of failure will be cost and time issues. The seeds of the failure might have been written into the contract
documentation in, for example, the allocation of project risk and opportunity.

Alternatively, a lack of foresight or diligence in its administration may have lead to the issues.

Securing early, comprehensive advice on contractual matters and administering those contracts diligently will significantly increase the reliability of project outcomes.

An effective contract structure will create processes which deal with risk and responsibilities, minimise the likelihood of disputes and deal with any disputes quickly and effectively.

Expertise
In Australasia, Evans & Peck has an unrivalled breadth and depth of experience in the effective use of contracts for the procurement and delivery of all types of infrastructure and services.

The evaluation of delays and the analysis of cause and effect. whether to detect issues or resolve conflicts, have been core Evans & Peck skills since 1989. Our extensive experience in analysing and resolving problems affecting projects has enhanced our ability to assist clients develop successful project and contract strategies from the outset.

We are called upon by both project owners and contractors. Our expertise is recognised across finance, construction, manufacturing
and telecommunication sectors.

Evans & Peck‘s advisory services in contract and dispute resolution include:

• preparing, negotiating and administering
  contracts;
• troubleshooting during project delivery;
• preparing, analysing and assessing claims;
• assisting legal firms in preparing,
  assessing and responding to claims:
• providing expert reports and evidence for
  arbitration and litigation; and
• providing forensic analysis of the evidence relevant to a contractual issue.
  

The practical hands-on experience of our senior staff provides our clients with a unique advantage. Our people are experienced industry practitioners who bring a sound knowledge of the commercial, operational and technical environment in which a contract is executed.

We provide sound, practical advice and solutions throughout the full cycle of a project, regardless of project type or industry sector.
An employee owned company, Evans & Peck is independent and not aligned with particular lawyers, financiers, asset owners or contractors.

Experience
Evans & Peck respects the confidential nature of work in this area and the privacy provisions attached to such work. For these reasons, we do not cite specific projects.

It is true, however, that Evans & Peck has generally avoided disputes on projects we have procured and managed. We achieve this in the early stages of the project by clearly allocating and defining risk; and
subsequently with adept issue management and contract administration.

We assist clients plan and manage future projects by creating contracts that ensure the risks and responsibilities are properly
assigned, so that disputes can be avoided or can be quickly and effectively resolved.

We are committed to:

• providing exceptional service and value to
  our clients;
• acting with honesty and integrity;
• drawing upon our wide experience and expertise;
  resourcing assignments with experienced and highly skilled people; and
• nurturing and protecting our reputation for excellence.