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Call us on +44 (0)800 840 4025
Email us at enquiries@dda.law
Adjudication is a short-term and relatively cost-effective alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) method, in which a third party
called the Adjudicator hears the arguments given by conflicting parties and determines a temporarily binding solution called
a “Decision”, ordinarily within a 28-day period (this period can be extended unilaterally by the Referring Party by a further
14 days and thereafter further with the agreement of both parties).
If the Decision is found unsatisfactory by a party, the Decision may only be challenged on very limited grounds otherwise in the
event of non-compliance the Decision may be summarily enforced in court by either party since the Decision is binding upon
the parties until resolved by litigation, or as the case may be, arbitration.
Davies and Davies offer a professional adjudication service delivered by representatives who have extensive expertise in this complex
area of dispute resolution.
Our team are panel registered Adjudicators, including the RICS, TeCSA, CIArb, CIC, RIBA and more.
We have experience both in pursuing and defending adjudication on behalf of our clients. We can offer guidance and expertise in
drawing up a notice of adjudication and the referral, or in the case of a party receiving a notice, we can also advise on responding
to the notice.
The referring party will begin by serving a notice of its intention to refer a conflict to an adjudication process. The notice
will provide a brief description of the contract, the dispute, and desired outcome.
The disputing parties should then appoint an Adjudicator within seven days of the referral. The Adjudicator will make a decision
within 28 days (this period can be extended unilaterally by the Referring Party by a further 14 days and thereafter further
with the agreement of both parties)
Davies and Davies are highly-experienced in guiding clients through the adjudication process, whether pursuing or defending, and
for making informed and fair decisions.
Adjudication offers a fast construction ADR process, at a relatively low cost compared to the cost of litigation. Each party is
normally expected to pay their own costs regardless of the final outcome, although the Adjudicator may allocate total fees
between the parties as is deemed suitable.
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We operate in the construction and engineering industries, offering end-to-end solutions as Chartered Surveyors and Solicitors.
