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What role does the court have in Arbitration?
Hamshaw explains the role of English court in Arbitration proceedings
What are the Consequences of a Part 36 Offer?
Hamshaw explains Part 36 offers to settle, and their consquences
What Happens if I Ignore an Adjudication?
Hamshaw explains whether you can ignore an adjudication, and what the consequences of doing so might be
Adjudication: Is There a Dispute Yet?
Hamshaw examines what is required before a dispute can be said to have crystallised
How do I Enforce an Adjudicator’s Decision?
Hamshaw explains how to enforce an Adjudicator's decision when the losing party is not complying with it
Can I Get My Costs Back in Adjudication?
Hamshaw examines whether it is possible for the winner of an Adjudication to get the losing party to pay his legal fees.
If I Haven’t Signed a Contract, is it Binding?
Hamshaw explains the effect of failing to sign a contract
What is the Pre-Action Protocol and What Does it Require?
Hamshaw explains what the Pre-action Protocol for Construction Engineering Disputes is, and how to comply with it
What Does “time at large” Mean?
Hamshaw explains the meaning and effect of time being "at large" under a construction contract
An Introduction to Liquidated Damages
Hamshaw explains liquidated damages, also known as LDs and LADs
Can I Change My Solicitor (and How Do I Do It)?
Hamshaw explains whether you can change solicitors, and how to go about it
What is Arbitration, and How Does it Compare to Litigation?
Hamshaw provides an overview of Arbitration, and compares it to Litigation
What Do I Do When I Receive an Adjudication Notice?
Hamshaw explains what to do when an adjudication notice arrives
What Are the Common Different Types of Procurement Method in UK Construction?
Hamshaw explains three of the common types of procurement method used in UK construction projects
How Many Different JCT Standard Form Contracts Are There?
Hamshaw lists the 60 different JCT standard form agreements published in the 2016 edition
Which JCT Sub-Contract is Right for My Project?
Hamshaw explains some of the different types of JCT sub-contract, and when they might be appropriate for use
Which JCT Contract is Right for My Project?
Hamshaw summarises the uses and key details of some of the JCT standard form contracts
Which Laws Govern Statutory Construction Adjudication?
Hamshaw sets out the statutory framework that applies to construction adjudication
What Are the Different Types of JCT Contract?
Hamshaw gives an overview of the different types of JCT contract that are available
What are the Steps in a Construction Adjudication?
Hamshaw sets out the usual steps in a construction adjudication