Adjudication as a tactical tool - When and how to use it

Adjudication as a tactical tool - When and how to use it

In our final episode, our hosts unpack the mechanics of adjudication and how it can be used as a practical tool. We discuss when it makes sense to adjudicate? What are the risks of going too early? And how do you use adjudication to support your broader project objectives?  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Adjudicator - What is their role and how to appoint one

Who is the adjudicator? What powers do they have, and how do you appoint one? We unravel common misunderstandings surrounding this stage of the process. Our concluding case study highlights what 'pay now, argue later' means and touches on what happens when a decision is later reversed by the court and if that affects who pays the adjudicator?  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Adjudicator's Decision - To challenge or not to challenge

In this episode, we explore the final stage of the adjudication process: the adjudicator’s decision. Our hosts unpack what 'the decision' actually means, when should parties challenge the decision, and the difference between a flawed decision and an unenforceable one. This episode’s featured case study is the case of Beck Interiors v Eros [2024] which explores the limits of what is allowed when it comes to simultaneous adjudications. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Response - What to include

In this episode, our hosts discuss what makes an effective Response? What are the practical steps a respondent should take? And what common mistakes can be avoided?  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Referral - What not to do!

In this episode, David Owens, Aanya Gujral, and Peter Jansen discuss the Referral of Adjudication. They identify areas where parties regularly fall short, and why getting early expert input is vital. The episode concludes with a recent case study, and we advise on managing multiple disputes under the same contract. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.