In 2024, Cohasset Group was engaged to prepare a Disputes Tribunal claim against a Hamilton property developer.
The matter was considerably more complex than a typical Tribunal claim, involving detailed accounting information, disputed variations and extras, together with technical issues relating to relevant plumbing and drainage legislation.
We prepared and quantified the claim, bringing together the financial records, supporting documentation and technical information required to clearly establish our client’s position.
Due to the complexity of the issues involved, the matter ultimately required an appeal to the District Court.
In late 2026, the dispute was successfully resolved, with our client achieving a settlement close to the then Disputes Tribunal claim limit of $30,000 (The limit is $60,000).
Turning Complex Disputes into Clear, Well-Supported Claims
Commercial and construction disputes can quickly become complicated when contracts, variations, invoices, technical requirements and legislation overlap.
Cohasset Group brings strong financial, commercial and analytical expertise to these situations. We can help clients:
- Analyse and quantify complex financial claims.
- Identify and document variations, extras and disputed costs.
- Organise accounting records and supporting evidence into a clear case.
- Research and incorporate relevant technical and legislative requirements.
- Work alongside legal advisers where a dispute progresses beyond the Tribunal process.
The objective is not simply to compile paperwork, but to turn a complicated commercial dispute into a structured, evidence-based claim that clearly demonstrates the financial position and supports the best possible outcome for our client.
Dealing with a complex commercial, construction or property dispute? Cohasset Group can help you understand the financial position, quantify your claim and prepare the supporting information needed to move the matter forward.