by Damian | May 19, 2021 | Arbitration, Delay, Quantum
When did practical completion of the works take place? Practical completion of the works is a defining moment on most contraction contracts. Retention becomes due for release and liability for damages passes to the employer. Of course, any obligation on the...
by Damian | Apr 8, 2021 | News
In 2017, a fire broke out in the 24 storey Grenfell Tower in London. Within minutes the fire spread up the exterior of the building and within two hours every floor was alight. The fire caused the death of 72 people, and has become one of the UK’s worst modern...
by Damian | Mar 26, 2021 | Dispute Resolution, Events, Spotlight, Webinar
Webinar on resolving construction disputes through mediation Damian James joins two experts for a discussion on mediation. Joining him was advocate and mediator Chantelle Humphries and arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator Robert Evans of Keating Chambers. The team...
by Damian | Mar 11, 2021 | Adjudication, Dispute Resolution
Our recent spotlight webinar focussed on adjudication, a form of construction dispute resolution. We noted the fact that in Africa, statutory adjudication (as seen in places such as the UK and Australia) may be a little way off. Yet, contractual adjudication is a...
by Damian | Mar 2, 2021 | Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Spotlight, Webinar
Webinar on dealing with disputes and claims on complex energy projects Damian James joined two legal experts for a discussion on energy disputes. Joining him are Rob Wilson, partner and head of the energy disputes practice at international law firm CMS and specialist...
by Damian | Feb 18, 2021 | Adjudication
At our Spotlight event in February 2021, Damian James joined Simon Kiriba of law firm, Bowmans and advocate, Johan Beyers for a look at the use of adjudication for resolving construction disputes in Africa. Could adjudication become the new normal way to resolve...
by Damian | Jan 12, 2021 | Adjudication, Events, Spotlight
Webinar examining the role and rise of adjudication in Africa Damian James and two of Africa’s leading construction lawyers examine adjudication across the continent. The team look at the history of adjudication and how different jurisdictions treat the process....
by Damian | Nov 10, 2020 | Arbitration, Events, Spotlight
Damian James and two of the world’s leading construction lawyers. discuss how international arbitration has changed since the start of 2020. What are the key effects of the pandemic and what do you need to consider when dealing with disputes, claims and...
by Damian | Oct 5, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
In forensic science, subjective judgments tend to play a role in how experts analyse and interpret impressionistic or abstract theoretical conclusions. Bias, or the perception of bias may become a challenge for experts in some circumstances. As the Expert Institute...
by Damian | Sep 10, 2020 | Delay, Dispute Resolution
The Brief If you find yourself involved in a dispute regarding the time aspects of your project, you may find that the appointment of a delay expert is an essential consideration to extract entitlement. Delay analysis is arguably a difficult subject to deal with and...
