Comprehensive Contract Solutions for Your Business
Our Services
As an experienced design architecture planning and construction consulting firm, we have assisted in the negotiation and amendment of contracts for multi-million shillings projects. MERITEXTS assists developers, employers, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors. identify and avoid unnecessary risks.
At MERITEXTS, we help prepare contracts based on standard forms, such as those issued by the AIA, JCT, FIDIC, and NEC. We can advise you on the risks associated with amendments proposed by the other party. Our draft amendments will ensure that the standard form contracts accurately reflect what has been agreed upon. Additionally, we can create tailored contract conditions to suit your needs. This can be a one-time arrangement or used on an ongoing basis.
Service Categories
Standard Contract Drafting & Review
We draft and review contracts based on industry-standard forms like AIA, JCT, FIDIC, and NEC. Our expertise ensures agreements reflect what has been agreed upon while minimizing risk.
Contract Administration & Dispute Avoidance
We help businesses manage contracts effectively, avoiding disputes through proactive risk management, record-keeping, and compliance tracking.
Collateral Warranties & Security Documents
We assist with collateral warranties, construction bonds, guarantees, and third-party rights to protect against financial and legal risks in construction projects.
Novation Agreements & Consultant Appointments
We draft and review novation agreements and consultant appointments to ensure obligations and rights are transferred properly.
Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution
We provide expert guidance on handling construction claims, fee disputes, and extensions of time, ensuring clients can defend their financial interests.
And more…
We advise on Cross-Contract Set-off Clauses, Fee Deductions & Claims Assistance, Parent Company Guarantees, Collateral Warranties, Construction Bonds, Guarantees, Extension of Time Claims, Bespoke Contracts, and Third Party Rights. Learn more about our other services.
Find the Right Agreement for Your Needs
Our Process
A Strategic Approach to Contracts
1. Assessment
Every engagement begins with a discovery phase to understand your contract needs, business goals, budget, and timeline. This helps us identify the best legal solutions for your situation.
2. Plan of Action
Using insights from our assessment, we craft a strategic plan that aligns with your priorities—whether it's speed, compliance, cost efficiency, or administrative ease.
3. Execution
Our team of experts implements the plan with precision, leveraging regulatory expertise, business acumen, and technology to ensure seamless execution.
4. Knowledge Transfer
Once the work is complete, we equip your team with the necessary knowledge through training, documentation, and hands-on guidance, ensuring long-term success.
5. Ongoing Support
We build lasting relationships, providing continued contract support whenever you need it. Many of our clients rely on us for years as their trusted contract partner.
Standard Contracts
MERITEXTS maintains a library of bispoke, MERITEXTS-branded contracts. The contracts are organized into regional suites, with terms and conditions that reflect the respective regions' legal duties and practice expectations.
Within each regional suite, the contracts are further classified by party relationship, document type, and service type:
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Documents are grouped into regional suites and should be selected according to the location of the project:
Uganda
Kenya
Rwanda
International