Adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996) has proved to be a very popular means of dispute resolution within the construction industry, since it came into force in May 1998. The HGCRA 1996 requires that every party to a construction contract has the right to refer a dispute to adjudication. The majority of adjudications are dealt with in a short period of time. Adjudication provides a swift mechanism for resolving disputes, sometimes on a temporary basis if the matter is later referred to either litigation or arbitration.
Why come to us:
Our extensive knowledge of adjudication is based on years of advising and representing clients within this area of law. Although the HGCRA 1996 was primarily aimed at assisting contractors seeking payment up and down the line, adjudications are now used in a wider context and can affect not only contractors, but also any of the related construction professionals.
We have built up considerable experience in advising, presenting and defending claims in adjudication. We act for developers, employers, main contractors, sub-contractors and consultants in relation to disputes concerning all types of contractual claims to include defective works.
We have brought and defended a variety of cases concerning the enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions in the Technology & Construction Court, a number of which have been reported. Our reported cases include:
- Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery Limited -v- Alfred McAlpine Construction Limited [2002]
- William Verry Limited -v- North West London Community Mikvah [2004]
- Midland Expressway Limited -v- Carillion Construction Limited & Ors. (No.2) [2005]
- Midland Expressway Limited & Ors -v- Carillion Construction Limited & Ors (No.3) [2006]
Who to contact:
Danny Gowan
020 7293 4083
dgowan@dac.co.uk
Colin Moore (Manchester)
0161 955 3884
cmoore@dac.co.uk
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