A BOUTIQUE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION LAW

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CHRIS ROOS & ASSOCIATES specializes in all aspects of Engineering and Construction Law, Design, Build/Construction and Operating Contracts, Private and Commercial Estate Purchase, Development, Lease and Management Agreements. We also hold strong expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Adjudication and Arbitration and in providing non-litigation and commercial professional services within the spectrum of Engineering and Construction Law and Property Development.

WE COVER SOUTH AFRICA-

COAST TO COAST

ABOUT US

CHRIS ROOS & ASSOCIATES is a multidisciplinary boutique law firm specializing exclusively in Engineering and Construction Law and Real Estate Development and Management and associated Agreements. It is from our offices in George, Knysna and Cape Town from which we serve South Africa, from the Western Cape, Northern Cape to the shores of the Eastern Cape and Central South Africa. We cover all the towns in this region, from central Mangaung to Springbok in the north to Paarl, Stellenbosch, Somerset West in the west to Mossel Bay, George, Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route to Gqeberha and Mthatha in the east, we have you covered.

OUR BRAND

Since our inception our brand has become synonymous with exceptional expertise in Engineering and Construction Law, Private, Commercial and Real Estate Development and in representing parties in Adjudications and Arbitrations. Investors, Developers, Banks, Attorneys, Architects, Consulting Engineers, Clients and Contractors often call on us for legal opinions and in providing contractual assistance and support.

our services

Our valued clients rely on our qualifications, experience and expertise to advise, inform, assist and represent them in matters of contract and dispute resolution, it is therefor our objective to provide the engineering and construction industry with a breath of knowledge which can only be provided by a specialist consultant. Our solutions are often unconventional, focused on quality, simplicity, turn-around time and cost effectiveness. Our service portfolio is uniquely structured around our clients' needs.

CONSTRUCTION

Commercial consulting

Disputes:

* Commercial

* Private and Consumer

Telephonic support

Opinions as to contractual interpretations

Legal opinions on claims, entitlements and disputes

Bid, tender and contract commercial review

Contract drafting and review

Drafting of party correspondence

Drawing and specification review

Claims development and management

Advisory on legislation

Real Estate Development Contracts

Commercial Development Agreements

Commercial Lease Agreements

Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreements

Commercial Property Management Agreements

ARBITRATION & ADR SERVICES

Mediation and Adjudication appointments

Independent Arbitrator

Mediation position statements

Adjudications - bespoke or standardised contracts

(JBCC, GCC, FIDIC & NEC)

Domestic or International Arbitrations administered under UNCITRAL or ICC rules

Arbitration initiation, management and representation

Arbitration correspondence

Drafting of Arbitration Statements (claim or defense)

Defense rebuttals

Cross-claims

Replies and rejoinders

Preparation of witness statements

Coordination with experts

SCOTT Schedules

Trial and hearing representation

LITIGATION SUPPORT

Instruct attorneys to represent our clients

Provide expert advice on key aspects of construction law

Expert testimony

Legal opinions

Advise on engineering and construction practices

Advise on local legislation and referenced caselaw

Review and comment on pleadings

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Prepare and review of contracts

Development agreements

Advise on contract types e.g. JBCC, GCC, FIDIC, NEC

Drafting of bespoke contracts

EPC, EPCM & O&M Contracts

Letters of intent

Commercial support

Collateral warranties, bonds and guarantees

Contract risk assessments

Consultant agreements

Preparation of Interim and Final Accounts

CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS

Interim Payment Applications and Final Accounts

Payment delays and recovery of overdue amounts

Delay and EOT claims

Counterclaims

Defending of claims

Force majeure claims

Suspension and Termination claims

Differing site conditions claims

Change and variation claims

Acceleration claims

Delay and cost analysis and quantification

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTs

Disputes related to quality of workmanship

Building standards and regulations

Consumer Protection Act

National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)

Drawing and specification compliance review

Post construction review

Construction defects and root cause analysis

Remediation and repair recommendations

Forensic defect assessments e.g. water, mold, material

Site inspections

Latent and patent defects

Defects under warranty

MONTHLY RETAINERS

The Commercial Assist Program provides commercial support to emerging, small, medium and large enterprises. By subscribing to the program owners, contractors, and consultants are instantly connected, allowing for all contractual-related and commercial queries to be addressed. Subscribers are provided with contractual interpretations, straightforward explanations on legislation and practices and general advice on how to deal with construction and site related problems from a contractual perspective. Some of our clients also subscribe to the Commercial Assist Program for the purpose of adjudication and arbitration proceedings.

TRAINING & SEMINARS

Enabling and equipping the diverse community of the built-industry role-players like engineers, contractors, project managers, architects, quantity surveyors, and procurement officials is one of our key objectives.

Advocate Chris Roos regularly conduct in-house training or tailored-made courses for larger corporate groups, and offer similar training at some 40 public seminars every year, staged in centers nationally and abroad.

Our CPD points accredited seminars cover critical, industry-related topics, including the four CIDB-approved contracts (JBCC, GCC, NEC & FIDIC), CIDB Prescripts, Construction Regulations, Claims and Disputes and various other topics.compliance review

Post construction review

Construction defects and root cause analysis

Remediation and repair recommendations

Forensic defect assessments e.g. water, mold, material

Site inspections

Latent and patent defects

Defects under warranty

our CEO

Advocate Chris Roos brings with him 30 years of large capital project and programme experience and an in-depth understanding of commercial law and engineering and construction practices. He frequently acts as mediator, adjudicator and independent arbitrator and represent parties on a daily basis in adjudication and arbitration proceedings.

Advocate Chris Roos holds an LL.B from UNISA, an MDP from the University of Manchester, a National Diploma in Advanced Project Management (Cum Laude) and a Certificate in Advanced Contract & Construction Law from the University of Pretoria. He is an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, Member of the National Bar Council of South Africa and Associate of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC.

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