A good decision – but bad law
Construction Act adjudication has been considered by the House of Lords, whose decision has divided commentators, including the authors of this article. Stuart Pemble and Ed Callaghan agree to disagree
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Earlier issues can be revisited
Adjudication is intended to provide certainty, but a recent judgment may underminde the process. Stuart Pemble and Paul Slinger explain
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
