Construction Disputes and Investigations

We provide dispute and investigation services throughout all phases of the construction lifecycle. Our professionals, comprised of industry and technical experts, have direct project management experience in the global construction industry, and specialize in providing expert services related to investigations and litigation support.

Our team is proud to be named of one of the top construction consulting firms in 2025 in the UK by Consultancy UK.

Dispute Services:

Expert services for arbitration, litigation and adjudication including experts specializing in:

Quantum assessments	Financial modelling and analysis of damages and loss of profit
Delay, damages and productivity analyses	Mediation, arbitration, or litigation preparation
Technical assessments	Dispute resolution board roles
Investigations of potential fraud, waste and abuse	Adjudication
Claims and dispute avoidance	Scenario analysis
Construction claims analysis	Delay analysis using 4D modelling / building information modelling (BIM)
Contract administration reviews and assessments	Early case assessments (ECA) in advance of claims submission or arbitration proceedings

Investigation Services:

Contract compliance assessments and project audits	Investigation of fraud, waste, abuse and general misappropriation of funds in projects
Risk analysis and contingency calculations	Project monitoring and tracking of cost and schedule against plan
Project forensic cost audits	Project budget and forecast reviews and compliance assessments
Project health-checks and internal audit reviews	Variation or change order analysis
Project due diligence for investors and operators’ Boards

Subsectors We Serve:

Bridges and structures	Pharmaceutical
Commercial and industrial development	Power
Construction	Process facilities
Education: K-12 and higher education	Rail
Entertainment	Real estate
Hospitality	Roads
Gaming	Technology manufacturing: semi-conductors, data centers, EV batteries
Marine	Telecommunications
Mechanical and electrical	Transportation
Mining	Windfarms
Nuclear	Utilities
Oil and gas

Thought Leadership

A Seat with an Expert Series: How A&M is Best Positioned to Help Clients (Forensic Technology Edition)

September 25, 2025

In the Seat with an Expert – Forensic Technology Edition series, A&M experts explored how clients across industries are increasingly acting as data companies, facing rising compliance, regulatory, and litigation pressures.

Thought Leadership

What the US AI Action Plan Means for Export Controls and US National Security

September 23, 2025

The US government has unveiled a bold new AI governance strategy, impacting US export policy and national security strategy. Randall Cook, Bridget Johnson, and Kevin Devilbiss explore the changes to US export policy, the emphasis on "full stack" AI technology exports, and the heightened focus on cybersecurity throughout the entire AI stack.

Press Releases

ALVAREZ & MARSAL HIRES INDUSTRY VETERAN DAVID HICKS TO CO-LEAD GLOBAL DISPUTES AND INVESTIGATIONS

September 16, 2025

Alvarez & Marsal, leading global professional services firm, has today announced a major new hire, appointing David Hicks as Global Co-Leader of Disputes and Investigations and as Financial Crime Practice Leader. Mr. Hicks will be based in Dubai until 28 February 2026 and will relocate to London in March of 2026.

Thought Leadership

The Role of Gen AI in Competition Cases: Delivering Accuracy at Speed in High-Stakes Scenarios

September 11, 2025

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming how competition-related cases, including merger control and investigations, are handled. Its ability to analyse vast amounts of data quickly and accurately is proving to be a game-changer.