The most effective time to manage contractual risk is before the contract is executed. Many contractors and subcontractors sign contracts without fully understanding the commercial and legal implications — onerous payment provisions, back-to-back obligations, liquidated damages, limitation of liability clauses and Z clauses that fundamentally alter the standard form. T.E.H Consultancy reviews contracts before execution, identifying risk and advising on amendments.

What We Deliver

• Pre-execution contract reviews — NEC, JCT, FIDIC and bespoke forms
• Identification of onerous, unusual and commercially significant clauses
• Payment provisions — due dates, payment notices, pay less notices and set-off
• Liquidated damages, delay provisions and extension of time mechanisms
• Back-to-back subcontract review and alignment with main contract obligations
• Z clause and bespoke amendment analysis
• Risk register preparation and commercial briefing for project teams
• Amendment recommendations and negotiation support