Claim Management & Dispute Resolution

Disputes on projects and commercial contracts are costly and disruptive, and in many cases they can be avoided — or resolved more efficiently — with the right approach from the outset. I advise clients on claim management, dispute avoidance and, where necessary, formal dispute resolution before courts and arbitral tribunals.

Claim management and dispute avoidance

Much of my work begins well before a dispute becomes formal. I assist clients with:

• Claim management and the preparation of statements of claim, particularly in relation to international construction and infrastructure projects
• Early identification of contractual and commercial risk, so issues are addressed before they escalate
• Practical strategies for dispute avoidance, including structured notice management, variation and claims procedures, and early engagement with the counterparty
• Support during the pre-litigation phase of a dispute, including negotiation and facilitation of amicable settlement

Early, well-documented claim management is often the difference between a contained commercial issue and a lengthy dispute. I work with clients from the first sign of a problem to build a claim record that protects their position, whether the matter is ultimately settled or proceeds to formal resolution.

Litigation and arbitration

Where a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, I represent clients in:

• Commercial litigation before the Italian courts
• Arbitration under the main international arbitration rules, including ICC, LCIA, SCCA and UNCITRAL

Areas of experience

I handle commercial and contractual disputes including:

• International construction and infrastructure disputes
• Sale and purchase agreements
• Corporate disputes
• Distribution and agency agreements
• Franchise agreements
• Licence contracts
• Industrial supply agreements

Why early advice matters

Over the years, I have built significant experience in claim management and dispute strategy, particularly on international projects, where early legal input can prevent a commercial disagreement from developing into a full dispute. My approach is to give clients clear, practical advice at each stage — from claim preparation and negotiation to litigation or arbitration when a resolution cannot be reached amicably.