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12 January 2024 / Asli Yilmaz
Issue: 8054 / Categories: Features , Procedure & practice
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Asli Yilmaz suggests strategies for maximising client outcomes in construction disputes
  • Reports on dispute resolution and prevention strategies highlighted at the 2023 ICC-FIDIC Conference on International Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Paris.
  • Covers dispute boards, standing dispute boards, complex multi-party and multi-contract claims, prolongation costs, interim measures, emergency relief and EPPs.

On 12-13 October 2023, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) held their annual ICC-FIDIC Conference on International Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Paris. This gathering of the world’s leading construction practitioners highlighted the well-known fact that construction disputes represent a significant part of international arbitration cases, yet the lawyers involved may not always be familiar with the strategies available to them to secure more efficient and favourable outcomes for their clients. The following are such under-utilised strategies.

Effective use of dispute boards

In the dynamic realm of construction disputes, it is crucial to consider early dispute prevention. The strategic implementation of dispute boards is a recognised and effective method in getting

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