Costs penalty following a refusal to mediate is not necessarily an automatic sanction
It had been thought that if a party refused ADR in the form of mediation that there would be a costs penalty against that party even if they were successful …
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Costs penalty following a refusal to mediate is not necessarily an
automatic sanction
It had been thought that if a party refused ADR in the form of mediation
that there would be a …
The hidden costs of refusing ADR
What is the cost of refusing negotiation/mediation/adjudication?
Although Adjudication has to a large extent replaced the necessity for litigation or arbitration it is a modern fact of life that, if for …
Whose terms apply?
Whose terms Apply?
The age old question in construction disputes of whose terms apply is still a surprisingly common problem and raised its’ head again in Transformers & Rectifiers Ltd …
Court fees
Court fees
The costs of litigation have gone up. From 9 March 2015 court fees payable on the issue of proceedings in money claims have undergone a substantial increase. Issue fees …
Pay Less Notice
Pay Less Notice
If you engage someone to carry out construction work for you, whether you be an employer or contractor or sub contractor, then you must be aware of the …
The importance to issue Pay Less Notices on your contractor or sub contractor promptly
Learn about the importance of timely Pay Less Notice
This case emphasises how important it is to issue Pay Less Notices on your contractor or sub contractor promptly and within the …
Interim applications, final accounts and unpaid applications
The amendments to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 have now been in force since October 2011 and the changes are now reflected in standard contracts …
Read MoreSuspension
Cashflow is the life-blood of any construction business. Without it contractors and sub contractors quickly go out of business. However obtaining payment is difficult and the industry is adept at …
Read MoreWhat do I do if I receive a Notice of Adjudication?
Whatever you do you must act quickly and take advice!
Adjudication is a 28 day from the start to the decision process that provides a quick and (relatively) inexpensive procedure for …