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Specialty Subcontractors.
Back-to-back terms, scope disputes and payment.
Overview
Specialty subs — waterproofing, formwork, glazing, facades — often end up wearing head-contract risk they didn't sign up for. We review subcontract terms, defend defect claims and pursue payment.
Where we're pulled in
Common challenges.
- Back-to-back exposure to head contract terms
- Scope and variation disputes
- Defect claims and PI exposure
- SOPA payment strategy
How we help
Services tuned for specialty subcontractors.
Subcontract review
Focused review of the terms that actually move money.
Disputes
Defect defence and payment recovery.
FAQs
Questions we hear often.
- Should we sign the subcontract as offered?
- Rarely without amendment — a 30-minute review usually pays for itself.
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Talk to us
Legal built for specialty subcontractors — construction & trades.
Send us a note about what you're working on. We'll respond within one business day and, if we're a fit, book a free 15-minute consultation with a senior lawyer.