Practical Law

I have recently returned to private practice from a secondment with a major contractor client, which was an excellent experience as it allowed me to see life very much from the client’s point of view and understand, first-hand, many of the issues that clients face on a regular basis. One issue that came up several … Continue reading Back to back contracts: some problems and pitfalls →

I am always worried that failing to tick the correct box on a form could have dangerous consequences, but it is reassuring to see that the TCC does not view such an error as fatal, at least when it comes to revising an approved costs budget. Since the introduction of the costs management pilot scheme … Continue reading Consequences of failing to tick a box in costs management →

It seemed as if everything was up for discussion at the TeCSA and TECBAR symposium which BLP hosted last Monday evening. The ever impressive line up of speakers included Ramsey J and Akenhead J, to present talks on the theme of the interventionist judge and better case management. The slight irony of the evening seemed to … Continue reading The project manager, case management and the interventionist judge →

Akenhead J’s judgment in PHD Modular Access Services Ltd v Seele GmbH provides a useful analysis of when a party can apply for pre-action disclosure under CPR Part 31.16 and the breadth of the order sought by the applicant, particularly where there are ongoing adjudication proceedings. It is a common consideration where disputes arise between parties in … Continue reading Going fishing: can you use pre-action disclosure in adjudication? →