Construction law lawyer Antwerp
Construction jobs that start with excitement but sometimes end in frustration and disputes: it unfortunately happens. Do you have a dispute with a contractor over the quality of work, face delays in the completion of your construction project, or struggle with other construction problems that disrupt your plans?
In such situations, hiring an experienced construction law attorney in Antwerp may be your best move. As a construction law lawyer, we will advise and assist you in case of conflicts or other problems related to construction law.
Peterfreund offers legal help not only to clients, but also to contractors. As a contractor, you want all work to be completed correctly. After all, your reputation is at stake.
Why hire a Construction Law Attorney?
Why choose a construction law attorney? The answer is simple: legal expertise can make a world of difference. While
some choose to resolve disputes without the involvement of lawyers, hiring a lawyer for
construction problems are crucial to protecting your interests and safeguarding your rights.
In Belgium, construction law is a complex and specific area of law, supported by various laws and regulations, such as the Breyne Act and the Civil Code. A specialized lawyer can guide you through these laws and regulations, helping you navigate construction disputes with a thorough knowledge of the legal context.
What does a Construction Law attorney do?
Construction projects in Antwerp are often complex and lengthy. Because many different parties are involved, many different jobs also need to be done.
A construction law attorney supports you in various legal areas that are part of a construction project. For example:
- Prepare and review purchase and sale agreements of real estate and building materials.
- Drafting and reviewing construction contracts and architectural contracts.
- Drafting and reviewing purchase and sale agreements on plan under the Breyne Act.
- Providing advice and legal support during the execution of contracting works as well as during successive completions.
- Assistance in case of determination of construction defects, this both on the part of the builder and the contractor/promoter. The liability of the contractor and the architect are different in the case of minor or major defects.
- Initiating and supervising judicial and extrajudicial expert assessments.
- Assistance with collection of outstanding invoices.
- Advice and assistance in arbitration proceedings.
- Consulting and assistance in expert appraisals.
- Assisting parties in litigation before the court.
Light and severe defects
There are many different parties involved in a construction project: from clients to contractors, from construction workers to painters. The more parties involved in a process, the more likely it is that a dispute will arise at some stage.
In the world of construction law, it is important in that case to distinguish the type of defect. Here, terms such as “light” and “heavy” defects play a crucial role in the liability of contractors and architects. For example, a “slight defect” may refer to minor defects that do not seriously affect the functionality of a building, while a “severe defect” indicates serious structural problems that compromise safety.
For example, suppose your newly built home has cracks in the walls due to poor foundations. This would be considered a major defect, which could make the contractor liable for the cost of repairs. On the other hand, if the paint on the walls begins to peel off, this could be considered a minor defect that has less serious consequences.
As construction lawyers, we advise and assist building owners as well as contractors, architects and construction promoters but also manufacturers and/or sellers of building materials.
Why Peterfreund?
In the first instance, therefore, you can count on our expertise as construction law attorneys to try to settle a dispute out of court by actively engaging in dialogue with all parties involved, both on site and around the negotiating table.
Only when there are no other options will we bring the case before the competent court and try to reach a court decision as soon as possible.
Our preventive and advisory approach regularly involves acting for private clients, developers, contractors and/or financiers regarding both residential and commercial construction projects.
We understand that most clients prefer to resolve their construction dispute without resorting to formal dispute resolution. We are well versed in the use of amicable dispute resolution. In doing so, we bet on negotiation, mediation and conciliation.
Like no other we realize that speed is of the utmost importance. We therefore guarantee to respond to any inquiry or contact within 24 hours.
Construction law lawyer in Antwerp
Are you facing a legal dispute or have questions about an ongoing construction project? Feel free to contact us. You will receive a response from us within 24 hours.
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