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Landmark adjudication case has big implications for collateral warranties
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Conventional thinking on the rights of beneficiaries seeking redress under collateral warranties has shifted dramatically follo…
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What is the extent of the temporary binding effect of an adjudicator’s decision?
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This article provides an insight into part of the judgment of Essential Living (Greenwich) Limited v Elements (Europe) Limited …
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: Why mediate?
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All disputes end up being resolved by agreement or via the decision of a third party, more often than not by an Adjudicator in …
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Is determination of a 'true value' a finding of the 'notified sum'?
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This article provides an insight into part of the judgment of Bexheat Limited v Essex Services Group Limited. The main argument…
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Dispute resolution: what options are there that won’t break the bank?
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What are the cost-effective routes available for parties involved in a dispute who are looking for mandatory resolution? This a…
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When is a bank holiday not a bank holiday? Calculating the periods of days in adjudications
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This article offers an essential guide to calculating the periods of days to avoid falling foul of technical compliance with da…
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A User’s Guide to Mediation
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Before you find yourself in a dispute, wondering how best to proceed, read our User’s Guide to Mediation.
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When is a collateral warranty not a construction contract?
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Employers will usually insist on being provided with collateral warranties from key sub-contractors on a project, particularly …
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Compulsory alternative dispute resolution: a brave new world
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On 12 July 2021, The Civil Justice Council published a report on compulsory alternative dispute resolution. In this insight we …
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Refuse to mediate? Don't be surprised by the consequences!
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The latest example of the courts coming down hard on parties reluctant to mediate is a case known as Rochford v Rochford. Altho…
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