CSSI

CSSI Construction Support Services International

CSSI consists of a dynamic team of specialist construction law practitioners who provide consulting services focused on the various legal and related aspects of the construction and engineering industry, both to Employers and Contractors.

We pride ourselves on providing independent and impartial advice and guidance on all aspects of construction and engineering projects, from proposal stage, through to execution, until final completion, and thereafter where necessary.

Our approach is always that a well-drafted contract is the first step to a successful project and particularly in avoiding disputes from occurring.

Our aim is to reduce costs, which we do by assimilating ourselves with the teams established by our clients and alliance partners. We become part of your team, thereby adding the expertise which we bring to the table to the strength of knowledge and experience already there. We keep our team small to ensure that we always provide focus, clarity and cohesion.

Services:

• Advising on the most effective contracting philosophy for the project
• Commercial and legal risk analysis
• Drafting of contract documents, either bespoke or based on standard form contracts (such as FIDIC, NEC, GCC and JBCC)
• Drafting and reviewing of enquiry documents for tenders/proposals
• Drafting and reviewing of Employer’s Requirements or Works Information documents
• Reviewing and adjudicating of the commercial and legal portions of tenders/proposals
• Facilitating workshops and kick-off meetings to ensure a thorough knowledge of the details and practical application of specific contracts by all parties involved
• Training in all standard form contracts, based on client requirements
• Administration of contracts and commercial support
• Claims management, including advice on potential claims well in advance, with the aim of avoiding disputes
• Preparation of arguments and submissions in promotion or defence of claims
• Contractual and project audits, during projects or retrospectively with a ‘lessons learned’ approach
• Dispute resolution, dispute management and settlement services
• Negotiation in settlement of disputes
• Representation on behalf of the client in adjudication, mediation or arbitration procedures