A new pre-action protocol

In his speech delivered at the launch event for the new Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering disputes, Simon Tolson discusses the ‘New’ Revised Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Energy Disputes and outlines the new Protocol Referee Procedure.

The Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes (“the Protocol”) first came into force some 16 years ago. Following consultation between TeCSA, TECBAR and the judges who deal with construction disputes, a new updated Protocol came into force on 14 November 2016. The revised Protocol introduces some interesting changes. In this article, Tatyana Tihhomirova