The recent Court of Appeal case of Sudlows Limited v Global Switch Estates 1 Limited provides an excellent example of why serial adjudications should be approached with caution. The Court’s decision provides an extremely helpful summary of the key principles to be deployed by adjudicators (and party representatives) in working out if the dispute referred has already been determined.
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Posted August 25, 2023 | Published in Dispute resolution
Posted July 25, 2023 | Published in Dispute resolution
The Court of Appeal’s recent judgment in URS Corporation v BDW Trading Ltd provides useful guidance on key sections of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Defective Premises Act 1972, relating to fire safety claims.
Posted June 19, 2023 | Published in Contracts & documentation
The Court of Appeal’s recent judgment in FM Conway Ltd v The Rugby Football Union and ors provides a comprehensive assessment of key issues affecting insurance options for construction projects. Senior Associate Andrew Jeffcoat reports on the decision.
Posted April 18, 2023 | Published in Dispute resolution
Katherine Butler returns to the topic of “expert shopping” with a review of two recent TCC decisions that should serve as cautionary tales for anyone looking to engage in the proscribed practice.
Posted April 4, 2023 | Published in Dispute resolution
Laura Bowler considers the recent decision of Energy Works (Hull) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd and others [2022] EWHC 3275 (TCC).
Posted February 16, 2023 | Published in Dispute resolution
In December 2022, the Technology and Construction Court handed down its decision in LDC (Portfolio One) Limited v (1) George Downing Construction Ltd and (2) European Sheeting Ltd [2022] EWHC 3356 (TCC), which is only the second substantive decision of the Court concerning cladding defects post-Grenfell after Mulalley & Co Ltd v Martlet Homes Ltd [2022] EWCA 1813 (TCC).
Posted December 7, 2022 | Published in Dispute resolution
Broad brushstrokes rather than fine lines. Laura Bowler considers the recent decision of Associated Newspapers Ltd v Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd and the recent guidance from the Court in relation to cost budgets and hourly rates.
Jeremy Glover
Ted Lowery
Nicholas Gould
Jon Miller
Andrew Davies
Claire King
Lucinda Robinson
Martin Ewen
Sana Mahmud
Adele Parsons
George Boddy
Mark Pantry
Ben Smith
Laura Bowler
Katherine Butler
Andrew Jeffcoat
Ruth Leake
Matthew Simson