by Damian | Sep 10, 2020 | Dispute Resolution, Expert Secrets
It is not simply enough when preparing claims, to allege that A owes B a duty of care. You must first establish and determine the scope of the duty. There are three strands to demonstrating eligibility: causation, foreseeability and remoteness. There must be a...
by Damian | Jul 17, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
Damian James will be speaking at the CIArb Kenya on Friday 24th July. Join the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators for a look at the effects and future of the industry following COVID-19, dealing with delay and separating cause from effect. Be sure not to miss what...
by Damian | Jul 13, 2020 | Adjudication, Dispute Resolution
In April and May of this year we provided a series of webinars. These focused on best practice for construction parties dealing with suspension or delay of works due to the COVID-19 lockdowns in various jurisdictions. In this article, we take a look at some of the...
by Damian | Jul 13, 2020 | Adjudication, Dispute Resolution
This article takes a look at the merits of ‘adjudication’ as a means of resolving disputes and ensuring continued cashflow in construction. A time-limited system for resolving a dispute, adjudication is typically limited to a four-week period for resolution. It...
by Damian | Jul 6, 2020 | Adjudication, Dispute Resolution
Hitachi Zosen Inova AG v John Sisk & Son Ltd [2019] EWHC 495 (TCC) The aim of adjudication is to facilitate a fast and relatively cheap resolution to disagreements that arise during a construction project. Adjudication is not arbitration and it is not litigation....
