2024 Construction Adjudication in the United Kingdom Report

At the Adjudication Society Conference in Manchester on 20 November 2024, King’s College London unveiled the third and final report of its research project on construction adjudication, conducted in collaboration with The Adjudication Society. In this blog, Katherine Butler takes a closer look at the report's findings, exploring recent adjudication statistics, referral trends, and the addressing the issue of diversity among adjudicators.

Constructing the Gold Standard: Needed more than ever?

Claire King takes a closer look at “Constructing the Gold Standard” (the “Review”), a 24-point plan designed to help clients and their supply chain optimise the procurement process and deliver the best outcomes possible. In this blog, Claire shares insight from a recent Fenwick Elliott panel discussion which featured Professor David Mosey, who led the Review.

Late payments: you’re really on thin ice now

Paul Smylie reports on the Court of Appeals decision in Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 962, which held that the Contractor was entitled to terminate its employment based on just two late payments, each of which was rectified within 14 days.

Settlement Agreements: words to the wise

In this blog post, Katherine Butler discusses the recent TCC decision, which sets out a useful summary of the law relating to the construction of settlement terms. The judgment serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the importance of the wording used in settlement agreements.

Jog On with Fenwick Elliott | 5k & 10k Charity Run

Join us for our annual charity run at Battersea Park! Registration is now open for either a 5km or 10km course, all in aid of terrific causes.

This year’s race has a special place in our hearts, as we run, walk and Jog On in support of the Stroke Association and The Migraine Trust. These charities have been chosen in memory of Fenwick Elliott partner Jon Miller who tragically passed away after a short illness in September last year, aged just 62.

Everyone is welcome to take part regardless of age and ability, and please feel free to share with colleagues and contacts.

Closing the Books: Managing Final Accounts in JCT and NEC Contracts

Managing the final account process under both NEC and the JCT forms is of critical importance not only for achieving the best commercial outcome possible but also for avoiding disputes. In this webinar Claire King and Katherine Butler compare and contrast the processes provided for in the NEC and JCT standard forms and how to get the best resolution for your project.