adjudication – Duane Morris Construction Law

November 17, 2022 by Duane Morris

A Year in Review: UK Construction and Engineering Adjudication 2022

Coulson LJ could not have encapsulated Adjudication more succinctly:

“It is not an alternative to anything; it is the only game in town.”[1]

In the UK construction and engineering industry adjudication remains the main forum and means for resolution of disputes, many of which are complex and significant in value. In this blog the author looks at, and summarisers, the salient points arising from an illuminating report arising from a collaboration between The Adjudication Society and the team at Kings College[2], led by Professor Renato Nazzini and Aleksander Kalisz. The collation of data from the questionnaire(s) looks at emerging trends and identification of areas of further refinement in the process.

To read the full text of this post by Vijay Bange and Sam Laycock, please visit the Duane Morris London Blog.

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Duane Morris

Adjudication Enforcement, Natural Justice and Challenging a Decision: GSEL v. Sudlows

Adjudication can be a frustrating experience, particularly for those who have been faced with a decision of the adjudicator that is quite obviously (to you) wrong, but nonetheless enforceable.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris attorneys Steve Nichol and Matthew Friedlander, please visit the Duane Morris London Blog.

May 6, 2020January 7, 2021 by Duane Morris

Adjudication During the COVID-19 Lockdown – Breach of Natural Justice?

In the UK, adjudication remains one of the quickest and most cost effective methods of resolving construction disputes. As most people adjust to the “new normal” of working from home, an away from the usual office environment, adjudication may not be at the top of everyone’s agenda. That is somewhat ironic given that the current COVID-19 situation is fast becoming a potential breeding ground for construction disputes. Projects are in delay, labour and materials supply may be an issue and cashflow may become and inevitable effect of the lockdown.

To read the full text of this blog post by Duane Morris attorneys Vijay Bange and Tanya Chadha, please visit the Duane Morris London Blog.