Our collective thoughts

Posted August 11, 2017 | Published in Dispute resolution

Is the end nigh for “smash and grab” adjudications? [1]

Andrew Davies considers the future of “smash and grab” adjudications following a recent case which discussed their effect.

Costs budgets rule – Part II [3]

In a follow up to his previous blog, Andrew Weston focuses on The Court of Appeal decision in Harrison which provides clarification in relation to litigation costs budgets.

The new NEC 4 – it is not revolting! [5]

In his latest blog Jonathan More looks at the changes that have been brought into force with the arrival of the new NEC 4 suite of contracts.

Why seminars are a powerful tool for communication [7]

With Fenwick Elliott’s forthcoming Construction Law Update Seminar only one week away, Andrew Davies shares his views on why debate works better face to face.

What contract have I got and do I 'have' to pay? [8]

Thursday 29 June will see Fenwick Elliott host a Sub-Contractor Legal Update, exploring“Smash & Grab” and sub-contract pitfalls. Here Partner Jon Miller discusses how contracts are entered into, and how to pursue or indeed avoid a “Smash & Grab”.

Blowing hot and cold [10]

In his latest blog Andrew Davies explores approbation and reprobation in construction adjudication.

Costs budgets rule [11]

Andrew Weston considers two recent cases that touched upon the circumstances in which a party can deviate from an approved costs budget and the application of CPR rule 3.18.