November’s Insight reviews the NEC4 from the perspective of those involved in resolving the disputes arising out of NEC contracts.
Insight
Insight is our newsletter which provides practical information on topical issues affecting the building, engineering and energy sectors.
February 2026
February’s Insight provides a comprehensive guide to “smash and grab” adjudications (or “Payment Notice Dispute” adjudications). In this issue, Claire King and Laura Bowler outline the basics that give rise to the right to require payment of the notified sum, consider recent case law from the courts, and provide practical tips to help employers and contractors avoid being on the receiving end of a smash and grab adjudication.
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Previous issues
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October’s Insight reviews recent guidance from the courts on instructing independent experts.
September 2017
This month's Insight looks at the transfer of risk within the JCT Design and Build form of Contract.
July 2017
In this month's Insight we look at the impact of a more literal approach to contractual interpretation on construction contracts.
June 2017
In this month's Insight we review some of the basics in respect of privilege so far as it pertains to construction claims including adjudications.
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