WHEN A CONTRACTOR DIES MID-PROJECT: NAVIGATING THE LEGAL MAZE Imagine this: You’ve embarked on your dream home renovation, a crucial business expansion, or a significant construction project. Plans are laid, contracts signed, and work is well underway. Then, a sudden, unforeseen tragedy strikes – your general contractor passes away. The hammers fall silent, the blueprints […]

Practical Guide to Construction Litigation in Nigerian Courts Construction projects, by their very nature, are complex undertakings involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and dynamic site conditions. Despite the best intentions and meticulous planning, disputes are an almost inevitable part of the construction landscape. When these disputes escalate, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms fail to […]

Navigating the Minefield: A Comprehensive Guide On How To Handle Payment Disputes in Construction Projects I. Introduction: The Inevitable Reality of Payment Disputes in Construction Construction projects, by their very nature, are intricate endeavors. They involve a multitude of stakeholders – owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and financial institutions – all working in concert […]