- Address: 58a Samad Vurgun St., Baku
- Email: me@cabiraliyev.com
Construction projects involve multiple parties, long-term contractual obligations and significant financial risks. We advise employers, contractors and subcontractors at every stage of a project.
Our Services
- Drafting and review of FIDIC-based contracts, including the Red, Yellow and Silver Books
- Drafting and review of construction contracts and subcontracts, including Particular Conditions
- Assessment and allocation of contractual risks
- Preparation and management of claims relating to delays, additional costs and variations
- Dispute resolution through negotiations, dispute boards, arbitration and court proceedings
- Legal support for international construction projects and cross-border agreements
Our Approach
We tailor our advice to the practical realities of project delivery, taking into account the technical and commercial implications of contractual provisions. We also help ensure that claims are submitted within the applicable time limits and in accordance with the relevant contractual requirements.
Preparing for your consultation
If you attach the documents you have to your request, your lawyer will review them before the meeting:
- The construction contract (for FIDIC-based contracts, the General and Particular Conditions) and its annexes
- Project documents, the programme of works and the cost estimate
- Variation orders, engineer’s instructions and notices exchanged by the parties
- Certificates of completed works, payment certificates and invoices
- Correspondence and claims concerning delays, additional costs or defects
- The construction permit and other permits (if any)
You can still contact us if you do not have all of them. We will identify what is missing together.
Frequently asked questions
Can a contractor claim for delay and additional costs?
Yes, where permitted under the contract. However, FIDIC contracts impose strict time limits for submitting claims, and failure to comply with these deadlines may result in the loss of entitlement to the claim.
How are construction disputes resolved?
Most contracts provide for disputes to be resolved through negotiations in the first instance, followed by arbitration or court proceedings if no settlement is reached. We assess the most effective dispute resolution strategy based on the contractual terms and the specific circumstances of the project.
Our lawyers in this area
Cabir Əliyev
Founder and Managing Partner
Tell us about your issue, attach any documents you have and choose the consultation length that suits you. We confirm your request within one business day. Before the meeting, our lawyer reviews your matter and, at the initial consultation, explains its prospects and the steps to take.
+994 55 566 68 05