COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADJUDICATION PROCEEDINGS

Adjudication proceedings are commonly used in construction disputes. This is largely because a party to a construction contract has a statutory right to refer their dispute to adjudication pursuant to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. The process is designed to be faster and less formal than court proceedings but there are strict deadlines that must be complied with.

At Birch Law we have considerable experience of adjudication proceedings representing owners, occupiers, landlords, tenants, developers, contractors, and sub-contractors. We offer tailored legal advice that takes into consideration the legal and commercial aspects of any case to provide you with a tailored service. If you are involved in a construction dispute and wish to discuss your options, then please contact one of our team today for a free no obligation discussion.

If you would like to discuss any of our services with us, feel free to contact us using the form below or give us a call at 0161 669 4621 for a free no obligation chat. We look forward to assisting you with your legal concerns.

Adjudication proceedings are commonly used in construction disputes.

HOW CAN BIRCH LAW HELP?

If you would like any further information or need advice about any dispute, please get in touch with us today. You can contact us today on 0161 669 4621 or by email on sbirchall@birchlaw.co.uk for a free no obligation chat.

The Adjudication Process.

Adjudication is the process by which a third party adjudicator will make a determination of the issues in dispute. It is a far simpler, quicker, and cheaper method of resolving a dispute than formal court proceedings. However, for all its benefits, there are certain drawbacks. One of these is that once started – documents, expert input, and witness evidence are all required within a few days. If you receive notice of adjudication, it is important to act quickly. You must not ignore it and must act immediately as the adjudicator will often make a determination within 28 days of the referral notice (subject to any extensions of time).

Legally binding decision.

The decision is legally binding unless and until it is overturned through litigation or arbitration. It is important to note that the responding party must pay or act upon the adjudicator’s decision before challenging it. Essentially you must pay even though you dispute the adjudicator decision and then later seek to have the decision overturned. This can pose issues if the responding party pays money to a contractor that is later unable to repay the money. If the court’s involvement is required, our litigation solicitors can help guide you through your options with a focus on minimizing legal costs and business disruption.

How Birch Law Can help?

Our team of solicitors represent clients locally and nationally at every stage of the construction adjudication process. We have the legal expertise to present your case clearly and cost effectively. We can assist with adjudication proceedings, negotiated settlements, litigation or arbitration. For a free no obligation chat please feel free to contact us on 0161 669 4621 or by email at sbirchall@birchlaw.co.uk.

Whichever funding route you choose, you can rest assure that our experienced solicitors will always do their utmost to keep costs as low as possible. If you would like to discuss any of our services with us, feel free to contact us using the form below or give us a call at 0161 669 4621 for a free no obligation chat.

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