ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ADJUDICATION

About Adjudication

• Adjudication is an alternative to resolving a dispute in a court of law.
• It is a quick, inexpensive and effective process intended to ensure that the progress of a project itself is not delayed or impacted by a dispute.
• An independent third party, called an adjudicator, who usually has expertise in the subject matter of the dispute, is appointed to consider the claim at the centre of the dispute.
• The adjudicator makes an impartial decision which is immediately binding on the parties and can only be overturned through litigation or arbitration.
• Adjudication is agreed to by the parties to a contract and the contractual provisions dictate the adjudication process, including the timeline for referring a dispute and filing of submissions by the parties.

How can we help you with Adjudication:

Adjudication proceedings are fast-tracked processes with truncated timelines requiring rapid turnaround times and Chiba Attorneys has the necessary skill and expertise to respond persuasively, comprehensively and promptly to such demands.

• The appointment of adjudicator/s;
• The drafting and arguing of preliminary arguments including jurisdictional and time bar challenges;
• The management of proceedings from start to finish, including assisting the client with how to comply with an adjudicator’s award;
• The preparation of written submissions for adjudication and the drafting of responses to defend such an action;
• The assessment of the prospects of success, settlement proposals and drafting of settlement agreements;
• The appointment of delay and quantum experts as required and collation of reports.