Adjudication

Adjudication

Kerrigans' specialised lawyers and consultants have successfully represented contractors, sub-contractors, employers and construction professionals in adjudication as both the referring party and the responding party.

Adjudication is a statutory procedure by which any party to a construction contract has a right to have a dispute decided by an adjudicator. The majority of construction contracts provide an adjudication mechanism, for those that don’t the statutory provisions of the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England & Wales) or (Scotland) Regulations apply.

The popularity of adjudication has seen a dramatic rise and it is now the most common means of resolving construction disputes ranging from simple non-payment to complicated claims for extensions of time and loss and expense.

Preparation is the key to success in adjudication. Unlike our competitors we do not take over the dispute. Kerrigans will however work with you to prepare your claim or defence and manage the preparation and service of all documents within the limited timescales of the process. That approach keeps the cost of the adjudication realistic while ensuring the presentation of your best case.