Barton Legal is proud to be the first legal practice in the United Kingdom to sign the Conflict Avoidance Pledge, reinforcing our commitment to preventing disputes and promoting collaboration within the construction and engineering sectors.
By joining the Conflict Avoidance Coalition, we align ourselves with a growing global movement working to reduce conflict, minimise costly disputes, and foster stronger working relationships across the UK construction industry and beyond.
Supporting Proactive Dispute Avoidance in Construction and Engineering
Disputes within construction and engineering projects are often disruptive, expensive, and damaging, causing delays and risking the success of complex infrastructure developments. However, with the right legal advice and conflict management strategies, many of these disputes are entirely avoidable.
At Barton Legal, we believe that lawyers play a vital role in helping clients identify and address potential conflicts early. Through proactive legal advice, we help project teams avoid disputes before they arise, keeping projects on track and relationships intact.
Championing Collaborative Legal Practice
The importance of collaboration across all sectors of the construction industry cannot be overstated. As Richard Bayfield, Chair of the Conflict Avoidance Coalition, highlights:
“The relationship between public sector clients and their legal advisers is crucial.”
This principle sits at the heart of Barton Legal’s approach: working in partnership with clients, contractors, consultants, and public bodies to deliver practical, solutions-focused legal support.
Sharing Expertise to Drive Global Change
Our director, Bill Barton, brings decades of international construction law expertise to the Coalition, supporting its mission to develop and promote dispute avoidance strategies globally.
As Len Bunton, President of the Conflict Avoidance Coalition and Founder of Bunton Consulting, states, this experience will be instrumental in driving the Coalition’s work forward in the UK and internationally.
Building a Better Construction Industry Together
The Conflict Avoidance Coalition is more than just an organisation – it is a collaborative community of professionals committed to changing the way the construction industry resolves conflict. Meaningful progress depends on the collective efforts of clients, consultants, contractors, and advisers.
At Barton Legal, we are proud to be part of this shared vision, helping shape a construction sector where disputes are prevented, not litigated.
Learn More and Get Involved
If you would like to understand more about the Conflict Avoidance Pledge or explore how you can play your part in reducing disputes across the construction industry, visit:
