We specialise in formal dispute resolution, this includes; Arbitration, Adjudication, Mediation and Expert Determination. The particular path in which your dispute will be dependent on the contractual conditions as well as the complexity and value of the dispute. At Forefront Commercial we can provide a complete dispute resolution service.
Contracts are the corner stone of any project. The importance of a correctly drafted contract should not be under estimated. We can provide bespoke contract drafting to suit your individual project or indeed utilise one of the many standard forms incorporating your specific amendments, in addition to this we can also review and negotiate contracts on your behalf.
Good commercial management is the key to a successful and profitable project. Forefront Commercial offers a complete commercial solution managing your project from inception through to completion, including value engineering, variations/compensation events, applications for payment, cost value reconciliation, claims and final accounts.
The vast majority of all projects involve some form of claim, whether this be for additional time or money. Through our extensive claims experience we can prepare professional and robust claims on your behalf. A well prepared and well-presented claim will by its nature have a higher chance of being resolved through negotiation opposed to formal dispute resolution, therefore saving you time and money.
At Forefront Commercial we have a wealth of experience when it comes to EU procurement, weather you be a public body looking to develop a procurement strategy or a supplier looking to tender for public works – we can help. We regularly provide training on EU procurement and other procurement matters to the public sector in Northern Ireland and Wales.
With tender and bid experience up to the value of £100m we are ideally placed to assist you throughout the entire tender/bid process. We can assist with the answering of pre-qualification questions right through to developing the bid strategy, budgets and estimates. Our project experience includes healthcare, education, retail, air/sea ports, commercial, telecoms, modular build and industrial services.
The vast majority of all projects involve some form of claim, whether this be for additional time or money. Through our extensive claims experience we can prepare professional and robust claims on your behalf. A well prepared and well-presented claim will by its nature have a higher chance of being resolved through negotiation opposed to formal dispute resolution, therefore saving you time and money.
Project Objectives, Project Sponsorship, Project Management, Disclosure and Reporting - Collectively known as Project Governance. It has been established as fact that poor project governance is the main cause of project delay and as a consequence additional costs. Having been involved in projects in excess of £500m Forefront Commercial is in prime position to establish, implement and audit suitable and effective project governance procedures and controls.
Through our interactive and hands on training programmes we can empower your employees to make informed decisions on all commercial matters. We have a vast list of training topics available all of which can be tailored to suit your business requirements. These include NEC3/4, JCT2011/16, commercial and contractual awareness, payment, dispute resolution, claims and risk management.
Forefront Commercial Solutions is led by our Director Stuart McDonald. Stuart is dual qualified in both Quantity Surveying and Construction Law. Stuart holds a Masters Degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution with a bias towards International Arbitration. He is also a member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Association of
Cost Engineers and a Fellow of Prime Dispute
Stuart started in career in construction management having built a personal portfolio of projects valued at over £750m. He has extensive and unrivalled experience in numerous sectors such as air/sea ports, education, healthcare, commercial, retail and industrial having been involved in some of the UK’s most prestigious projects.
Stuart’s vast practical construction experience coupled with his commercial expertise puts Forefront Commercial Solutions in prime position in respect to your particular issue or dispute. Stuart prides himself in his ability to quickly get to the cusp of the issue and develop a winning strategy to empower his clients to make the correct decisions based on considered professional advice. Stuart has been Party Representative in numerous Adjudications, Arbitrations, Mediations and Expert Determinations across the UK, Ireland and internationally. He has provided advice on countless issues relating to delay and disruption and loss and expense and has advised main contractors, subcontractors, client organisations, local government and public sector organisations.
Stuart also provides training on various commercial and contractual issues with courses being tailored to your specific business needs, he regularly provides training to all Northern Ireland public body organisations on EU Procurement and Contract Management. Stuart is also a frequent lecturer as Queens University, Belfast.
Stuart specialises in the following sectors:
– International Dispute Resolution
– Procurement
– Oil and Gas
– Petrochemical
– Nuclear/Energy
– Construction
Forefront Commercial Solutions is led by our Director Stuart McDonald. Stuart is dual qualified in both Quantity Surveying and Construction Law. Stuart holds a Masters Degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution with a bias towards International Arbitration. He is also a member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Association of Cost Engineers and a Fellow of Prime Dispute
Stuart started in career in construction management having built a personal portfolio of projects valued at over £750m. He has extensive and unrivalled experience in numerous sectors such as air/sea ports, education, healthcare, commercial, retail and industrial having been involved in some of the UK’s most prestigious projects.
Stuart’s vast practical construction experience coupled with his commercial expertise puts Forefront Commercial Solutions in prime position in respect to your particular issue or dispute. Stuart prides himself in his ability to quickly get to the cusp of the issue and develop a winning strategy to empower his clients to make the correct decisions based on considered professional advice. Stuart has been Party Representative in numerous Adjudications, Arbitrations, Mediations and Expert Determinations across the UK, Ireland and internationally. He has provided advice on countless issues relating to delay and disruption and loss and expense and has advised main contractors, subcontractors, client organisations, local government and public sector organisations.
Stuart also provides training on various commercial and contractual issues with courses being tailored to your specific business needs, he regularly provides training to all Northern Ireland public body organisations on EU Procurement and Contract Management. Stuart is also a frequent lecturer as Queens University, Belfast.
Stuart specialises in the following sectors:
– International Dispute Resolution
– Procurement
– Oil and Gas
– Petrochemical
– Nuclear/Energy
– Construction
At Forefront Commercial we have a truly global reach. We have dispute resolution and contract experience to a value of over $100m across Europe,
Asia and the USA. The highlighted areas on the map show our countries of expertise
We have an extensive range of services from formal dispute resolution and contract drafting through to training and claim preparation.
All of our services can be tailored to suit your specific needs. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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