Had the adjudicator had failed to comply with the rules of natural justice in the method which he adopted to quantify Carillion’s claim ?

Dispatch - Arbitration and litigation - 2010 archive

Issue 123 - September 2010 (click to download pdf)

Was the arbitration clause, which restricted the offer of employment as arbitrator purely on religious grounds, void?

Issue 121 - July 2010 (click to download pdf)

Had the parties entered into a binding contract?

Issue 126 - December 2010 (click to download pdf)

What principles will the court apply when considering an application to lift an automatic suspension in procurement cases?

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In what circumstances might a party be able to claim a settlement sum from a professional liability or commercial excess liability insurance policy?

Is a party entitled to rely on a cap clause when its own failings mean the potential damages far exceed that cap?

Were the costs recoverable under the collateral warranty Ltd to the costs of repair, renewal and/or reinstatement of any part or the works? Did liability extend to consequential losses?

Is it negligent practice not to make specific provision for liquidated damages in a contract?