To arbitrate or adjudicate — that is the question

Whatever the cause of a dispute, the only two ways for it to be resolved are by agreement of the parties (ie settlement) or a binding determination. Agreement can be reached in a number of ways, including direct negotiations or facilitated negotiation, such as mediation. Rob Harris (principal) and Shaun Watt (lawyer) of Auckland legal […] The post To arbitrate or adjudicate — that is the question appeared first on Building Today.

The push for mediation to resolve construction disputes

Will enforced mediation end access to justice? Solicitor John Wallace reports

The complete user’s guide to mediation from Gateley Vinden

Chief executive Peter Vinden brings his decades of experience as a mediator to set out the case for pursuing mediation and provides an overview of the process in this complete user’s guide to mediation. The post The complete user’s guide to mediation from Gateley Vinden appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

CABE - Dispute Resolution & Avoidance in Construction Contracts, 11082020

This Webinar by Michael Gerard Michael Gerard Solicitors looks at Dispute Resolution and Avoidance in Construction Contracts

Fenwick Elliott - Win, lose or draw - Mediating Construction Disputes, 24062022

Mediation can lead to flexible, confidential settlements, save time and money, preserve relationships and manage risk – when it works. Fenwick Elliott Partners Karen Gidwani and Lucinda Robinson discuss what mediation is, why and how it is used and provide some practical tips on how to set it up for success

Metroun Quantity Surveying - Dispute Resolution Methods - Construction, 02122020

This video briefly explains litigation and the alternative dispute resolution methods out there, detailing the benefits and disadvantages of each one

CIOB - An Introduction to Construction Law, 06092021

Welcoming the Holmes & Hills team back to the CIOB, Sam Bawden and Lawrence Pearce from Holmes & Hills Solicitors’ team of Construction Law specialists. During the session they discuss: What is construction law? What does construction law cover? An overview of acts, regulations, case studies, and the overall importance of construction law within our industry

Vinden - A User's Guide to Mediation

The process of mediation is one of the most common forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR. The ‘Alternative’ referred to is the alternative to a trial or an arbitral hearing and the process leading up to a trial. Some may be unaware of exactly what is meant by ‘a mediation’. The PDF attachment is a simple guide to a process which is a lot less harrowing and expensive than a trial.

Have you used mediation to solve a major variance in a subcontractor account, if so how did it turn out did both companies believe it could succeed?

Thea Limited

We are a team of solicitors and a barrister who draft and negotiate construction contracts and deal with disputes under them. We can review your existing terms and conditions or draft bespoke agreements for you. If you have a dispute over payment, we can write the letters before action that lead into formal proceedings such as adjudication or litigation, or respond to such letters and proceedings on your behalf. Alternatively, one of us can act as mediator and help guide all sides towards a settlement. We have additional expertise is commercial leases and matrimonial law, especially proceedings involving children. Feel free to call for an initial no-obligation chat to see if we can be of assistance.

2020Consult Ltd

2020Consult provides claims and dispute resolution services. We act as Quantum Experts and delay analysts. We pride ourselves on our ability to find resolutions to disputes, based on an honest and independent view of your entitlements. In addition we provide and contracts and commercial management to contractors and employer organisation. our training packages cover all of these aspects and are tailored to suit a clients requirements.