Construction Contract Disputes
Asianajotoimisto Niemi & Puhakka Oy provides assistance and consultation with long and extensive experience to both companies and private individuals in all types of construction contract disputes, both in and out of court.
Regardless of whether you are the client, the contractor or in another role (for example as a consultant), we can assist you, among other things, with:
– Disputes relating to companies’ construction and subcontracting agreements, as well as other situations and disputes related to construction industry contracts and legal relationships (for example defects and delays in contracts, situations relating to termination of construction contracts, matters relating to collection of receivables under construction contracts and realization of securities, various damages situations, the YSE 1998 general conditions of contract, the KSE 2013 general conditions for consulting, etc.).
– Matters and disputes related to renovation projects of housing and real estate companies (for example pipe renovations / line renovations and other repair, maintenance and improvement projects of housing and real estate companies).
– Disputes concerning the liability of the developer-contractor of a housing company (for example construction defects and other problems in new-build properties, annual inspections, warranty repairs, release, retention and realization of securities, 10-year inspections, etc.).
– Disputes between consumers and traders (for example construction and renovation matters relating to apartments, detached houses and summer cottages, disputes and problem situations related to the construction of a new building, disputes relating to bathroom, kitchen and other apartment renovations, etc.).
In construction-related disputes, it is often in the best interest of all parties to primarily seek an amicable solution. Our attorneys assist in finding a resolution and safeguard your interests and rights in negotiation and settlement situations, both in direct negotiations with the other party and, for example, in court mediation.
However, a settlement is not always possible or in the client’s best interests. When the matter is handled in court proceedings, arbitration or in the Consumer Disputes Board, our attorneys assist you with experience and professional expertise.
You should contact an attorney as early as possible once a dispute arises, or sometimes proactively, before a dispute has even arisen. By doing so, you ensure that your matter proceeds in the right direction from the very beginning.
In dispute situations, your legal expenses insurance is likely available to cover the costs of legal assistance. Usually, both business insurance policies and home insurance policies include legal expenses insurance. If necessary, we will clarify on your behalf whether your insurance company grants legal expenses cover for the matter.