What we Do
Services
Targeted Legal & Commercial Support for Construction and Infrastructure Projects
Nishkam Legal Advisors provides specialised services designed to help construction, infrastructure, and engineering businesses manage contracts, address project changes, and resolve disputes efficiently. Our work is grounded in structured analysis, clear documentation, and practical project understanding.
Contract Drafting & Formation
We develop contracts that clearly define responsibilities, commercial terms, and compliance requirements.
Our Work Includes:
- Drafting construction, EPC and infrastructure agreements
- Structuring subcontract and consultancy contracts
- Reviewing guarantees, bonds and insurance obligations
- Advising on FIDIC, EPC and bespoke frameworks
- Highlighting risks before project commencement
Claims Preparation & Entitlement Evaluation
We support clients in documenting and defending entitlements arising during project execution.
We Handle Claims Related To:
- Extension of Time (EOT)
- Delay, disruption and prolongation
- Variations and scope adjustments
- Cost impacts and additional work
- Payment and certification issues
Contract Interpretation During Execution
We help project teams understand obligations, procedures and documentation requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Our Support Covers:
- Clause interpretation and procedural guidance
- Notice requirements and timeline compliance
- Evaluating non-performance issues
- Reviewing project correspondence
- Advisory for variations, delays and risk events
Commercial & Strategic Advisory
We provide clear legal direction to support informed project decisions.
We Offer Guidance On:
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Suspension or termination actions
- Final account preparation
- Rights and remedies during delays
- Coordination with project, commercial and technical teams
Payment & Recovery Assistance
We help secure rightful dues and resolve financial disputes that affect project flow.
We Address:
- Outstanding payments
- LD (Liquidated Damages) disputes
- Deductions and penalties
- Retention, security and guarantee issues
- Final account disagreements
Dispute Management & Arbitration Support
When disagreements escalate, we provide structured assistance to help clients present strong and well-organised positions.
We Assist WIth:
- Drafting notices, contractual letters and submissions
- Preparing claim statements, counterclaims and replies
- Reviewing evidence, timelines and project records
- Supporting negotiation, mediation and settlement
- Back-end documentation for arbitration proceedings

