How to Get Ahead and Avoid Disputes Prior to UK PFI Handback

As projects enter a 'sunset' period, it is time to consider areas of potential dispute and how best to avoid them.

The UK private finance initiative (PFI) industry is already acutely aware of the potential for disputes leading up to and at the point of the handback of assets at the end of a project term. The nature of the issues that may arise will be very much fact and project specific.

Nonetheless, there are likely to be consistent themes and overarching considerations for the avoidance and de-escalation of disputes that all those involved in PFI projects can be thinking about now.

In this course, you will learn the critical steps and considerations necessary for managing and resolving building issues identified through surveys, from a disputes perspective.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Identify which parties are liable for building issues and seek appropriate legal assistance
2. Understand limitation periods for construction defects and the process of negotiating standstill agreements
3. Identify and mitigate risks early to save costs and prevent escalation, focusing on the importance of quick access to significant design and CAD drawings