by Damian | May 5, 2026 | Contracts, Dispute Resolution
Introduction Africa’s energy transition is taking place within a complex and evolving legal, economic, social, and political environment. Whilst the global movement towards decarbonisation continues to accelerate, many African states remain heavily dependent on oil...
by Marketing Assistant | Mar 12, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, News
This year began with a significant Supreme Court of the United Kingdom decision in the well-known case of Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd. The judgment provides important clarification on the operation of termination provisions in...
by Damian | Mar 28, 2025 | Adjudication, Dispute Resolution
Apparently there were over 2000 adjudications in the past 12 months, close to 2500 I read elsewhere in a report on adjudication in 2024. An average of 50 adjudications per week, 10 per day. The costs to parties are considerable. I have witnessed adjudicators...
by Annie Clift | Jan 14, 2025 | Adjudication, Contracts, Dispute Resolution
The Courts Approach to Enforcement and the Setting-Off of Adjudication Decisions In the case C.N.O v Caldwell, sub-contractor C.N.O was asked to provide earthworks at a site in Sefton for the main contractor, Caldwell. Following the completion of the works, the...
by Damian | Dec 17, 2024 | Delay, Dispute Resolution, Quantum
Damian joins Paul Heming for his latest edition of the ‘Own the Build’ podcast for a look at delay & disruption and the power of ‘no’ in construction projects. In it, the pair discuss a range of topics, including delay, disruption and the...
by Damian | Oct 7, 2024 | Contracts, Delay, Dispute Resolution, Published Articles
In this article for The Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors, Damian examines concurrent delay (or concurrency) in construction, addressing the challenges of concurrent delays in construction projects, particularly how they lead to disputes. He...
