Legal column
Viewpoint: Avoiding the dispute explosion
Amanda Henton on how swallowing pride can save money on expensive disputes
High speed but with caution
New changes in the planning system should help get new rail projects going, says Will Gard, chartered civil engineer and partner at law firm Burges Salmon LLP
Disputes cost: talk is cheaper
Settling disputes and preserving relationships is all part of the art of negotiation says regional director at Trett Consulting Bill McMurray.
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Ranked as a Top 50 national law firm, Burges Salmon positions itself as the first choice firm for clients seeking a real alternative to the City of London, and takes on technically complex work that City firms struggle to handle economically or enthusiastically. Its national and international client base ranges from private individuals to government departments and FTSE100 companies including the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Orange, The Crown Estate, Nationwide, BNP Paribas, The Ministry of Defence and FirstGroup.
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Trett Consulting is an international multi-disciplinary company, whose highly skilled consultants provide expert commercial and scheduling support to all disciplines within the engineering and construction industries. The company's services include commercial and contractual advice, advanced planning and programming, claim preparation and defence, and full capability dispute resolution covering all jurisdictions. Trett Consulting is part of the Grontmij group.
