Expert Secrets… The Return

Expert Secrets… The Return

Some musings on dispute boards, causes of disputes and their resolution, and the troublesome issue of concurrent delay. I regularly act as a dispute board member in international contracts which often requires me to spend time overseas. A recent trip saw flights from...
The FIS Contract Review Service

The FIS Contract Review Service

FIS has introduced a Contract Review Service as part of its offering to support members. Damian James has been selected as one of the panel members for the service. The service provides pro-active contract review support. It seeks to identify onerous...
Expert Shopping – Is the Grass Always Greener?

Expert Shopping – Is the Grass Always Greener?

What is Expert Shopping? In England and Wales where Civil Procedure Rules apply, experts are mindful of working under Part 35 of CPR. The rules state that, “no party may rely on expert evidence without prior permission of the court”. However, there is no rule on who...
Concurrent Delay – A Matter of Good Faith?

Concurrent Delay – A Matter of Good Faith?

Concurrency – A Call for Pragmatism? Concurrency (or concurrent delay) is an issue that those involved in construction disputes love to debate. A quick search online reveals a vast amount of ink which has been spent debating the various approaches to analysis and...