A spanner in the works

Adjudication seemed to be becoming simpler and more settled. However, a radical decision of the High Court has undermined that perception, as Stuart Pemble and Paul Slinger explain

Proper jurisdiction

An appellate decision has given the strongest judicial support yet for the enforceability of adjudicators’ awards. By Stuart Pemble and Ruth Phillips

A matter of interest

Adjudication students will appreciate a recent judgment that summarises several key decisions. Stuart Pemble and Ruth Phillips return to law school

Reformative direction

The TCC is undergoing a judicial makeover following a recent practice direction. Paul Darling QC and Stuart Pemble consider the implications

Mills & Reeve expands construction team

Mills & Reeve has strengthened its construction division by appointing a new partner and two new solicitors. From 1 June, Stuart Pemble is promoted from associate to partner and will lead the construction team at the firm’s Birmingham office, while solicitors Ruth Phillips and Chris Cox have also been appointed to the construction team.

A shot over the bows

Challenges to adjudicators’ awards will become more difficult following recent Court of Appeal rulings. Stuart Pemble discusses the implications

Like a rolling stone

Arbitration disputes, as Mick Jagger et al found out, are far from a gas, gas, gas. Stuart Pemble examines the curious tale of the Stones and Decca

A changing landscape

Mediation may not always be in the best interests of a party to a dispute. Stuart Pemble and Miranda Whiteley discuss the issue of reasonableness

Another fine mess

Expert evidence has long been at the centre of disputes. Stuart Pemble and Miranda Whiteley consider the niceties of privileged information

It ain’t necessarily so

Dispute resolution is encouraged by the courts. But, as Stuart Pemble and Miranda Whiteley explain, mediation is not appropriate in every case