Have you ever been involved in a Court battle and wondered how do you put pressure on the other party to settle? Are you confident enough in your arguments but you are in a position where you want to try and resolve the matter?

Smash and Grab is a description applied to certain types of claims in adjudication, with a sole focus of recovering monies for unpaid payment applications and certifications.

This is a relatively brief document used to let the other party know that a dispute is being referred to adjudication. The notice should follow the requirements laid out in the Contract...

The Adjudication Part 4 slip rule allows adjudicators to correct accidental errors in their decisions within a reasonable time, primarily for typographical, omission, or calculation mistakes.

Mediation is often made more complicated than it needs to be. This article is a simple guide of what Mediation is, and how best to prepare for it. Mediation is a form of Alternate Dispute Resolution...

Well, it stands for alternative dispute resolution. However, it might not mean the same thing to everyone.

In the world of construction and contracting, it is never simple nor a direct line to completion.

Adjudication is a form of legal proceedings developed as a quicker and less formal means of resolving construction disputes, having been described as the process of 'Pay now, argue later'...

Whether drafting and advising on amendments to the rainbow forms or drafting entirely bespoke contracts based on FIDIC, we have the experience and expertise to ensure your contract says what it is meant to say...

Have you either been issued with adjudication claims in the past or just received one in the post?

Being involved from the outset of a construction project can be exciting...

In our June 2024 webinar, Boyana Milcheva, Partner of DPC Law Firm, spoke about Dispute Boards and the most important aspects that you must know and understand.

Arbitration is a term that many people may have heard of but do not properly understand in terms of its breadth and application.

The article highlights cost-effective alternatives to litigation in construction disputes, including meetings, adjudication, mediation, and arbitration, each offering flexibility, confidentiality, and expert involvement to resolve conflicts efficiently.

Repudiation can occur in a variety of ways. Here are some of the examples of behaviour which may indicate the other party is in repudiatory breach and how you should react.

FIDIC is a French acronym meaning the ‘International Federation of Consulting Engineers'.

We are often asked "can I adjudicate?"; "I did not serve any notice, but do I still have to pay?"; "can I recover my costs?".

Before entering into contracts, most parties focus on identifying the "perfect" form of contract for their project, whether that is the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), Professional Services Contract (PSC)...

There has been a notable reduction in the number of international construction contracts awarded to Korean contractors in recent years, following a record-high period of growth between the years of 2009-2012.

A dispute review board issues recommendations and guidance.