Be wary of adjudication rights in collateral warranties

Marianne Morrison of Kier Places and Ben Couldrey of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP examine the risks of contractual adjudication provisions in collateral warranty and other ancillary documents. Proceed with caution, they warn.

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Pay now, argue later – but what if the payee has no money?

Hannah Mitchell of Turner & Townsend Contract Services examines a divergence in approach that has arisen between English and Northern Ireland courts over considering the merits of underlying disputes when deciding on adjudication enforcements.

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Risk of being caught out by JCT contract transition

Phil Caton of Aaron & Partners advises using the extra time granted for transition to JCT 2024 wisely, to prepare for the change rather than use it as an excuse for delay. The delay option risks more complexity and cost further down the line.

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Not exactly what it says on the tin

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates opens the lid to look inside the insurance policy tin.

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Protecting legal advice privilege when using external lawyers?

Sarah Alexander of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP examines a recent decision that has clarified the rule on legal advice privilege. Client/in-house lawyer teams reviewing new issues that might crystallise into disputes should implement some precautionary steps when planning to instruct external lawyers, she advises.

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Legal terms explained: Slip rule

The slip rule allows an adjudicator to correct an error or “slip” in their decision that arises by accident or omission.

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NAO confirms cost rise for HS2

The Department for Transport (DfT) and High Speed Two Ltd (HS2) are making progress in their reset of (HS2), but significant work remains to be done before they can complete the reset in 2027, says a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

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Planning Inspectorate claims performance step-change

The Planning Inspectorate claims a step change in its ability to support the planning system with significant improvement in achieving targets for performance including faster approvals for infrastructure projects.

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Heathrow expansion benefits claims challenged

A Heathrow Airport Expansion Appraisal produced for the government significantly undermines the financial case previously presented by supporters of the proposed third runway.

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News in brief: July 2026

JCT has announced that Anna Wood, partner and head of construction at Michelmores, has been appointed chair of the JCT Drafting Sub-Committee from July, taking over from Clyde & Co partner Victoria Peckett, who stands down after 18 years in the role.

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