How can you achieve the best possible outcome in your dispute?

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a dispute, don’t despair, says Steven Smith, B P Collins’ construction dispute resolution partner. If you choose an experienced lawyer from the outset, they should make you aware of the whole process, help you to avoid any pitfalls and advise on the steps you can take to secure the best possible outcome.

Firstly, it is vital to have an initial call with an experienced dispute resolution lawyer to help identify whether you are going down the wrong path with your dispute, if it should be pursued at all or whether, it would be beneficial to involve a lawyer in the process. They should advise on the best course to take if you decide to continue with your case.  They will need to see relevant documents – so it helps to have a good document management system with documents filed and categorised, preferably in chronological order.