Arbitration

Arbitration

Kerrigans’ specialised lawyers and consultants have successfully represented contractors, sub-contractors, employers and construction professionals in arbitration as both the claimant and the respondent.

Arbitration is a formal dispute resolution process regulated by statute in both UK and international jurisdictions. The majority of standard form construction contracts provide an arbitration agreement, for those that don’t the parties are free to enter into an ad hoc arbitration agreement.

The popularity of arbitration in construction disputes has seen a decline as references to adjudication increase. However, the courts and users are beginning to recognise that adjudication is not the most appropriate forum for complex disputes and/or disputes arising after completion of the works.

Preparation is the key to success in arbitration. 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 timescales of the process. A significant advantage of arbitration over many other dispute resolution procedures lies in the fact that a successful party will generally be awarded his/her costs.