Your partner in strategy, claims and dispute resolution.
Your partner in strategy, claims and dispute resolution.
Quest Commercial is a specialist consultancy founded by Craig Hardcastle, a senior commercial director and dispute resolution advisor. We support UK and UAE clients with expert-level input across contract strategy, claim development, and cost control.
Whether you’re facing live project challenges, navigating contractual conflict, or preparing for dispute, we provide commercial clarity, sharp analysis, and outcome-focused support. Every engagement is led by the founder.
We provide expert support for adjudications, claim preparation, and strategic dispute resolution. Whether it's NEC3/4 or JCT, we help clients navigate complex issues with clarity and control. Drafting defensible claims, challenging positions, and securing commercial outcomes that stick.
From tender to final account, we work alongside contractors and law firms to optimise commercial performance. This includes live project turnaround, risk mitigation strategies, and leadership-level commercial support to safeguard margins and delivery certainty.
We offer detailed quantum and delay reviews to support or rebut claims. Whether feeding into legal submissions or standalone assessments, our clear, evidence based analysis helps strengthen your contractual position while meeting expert and CPR standards.