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Access To Adjudication Restricted By Supreme Court Decision

In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has restricted access to an alternative form of dispute resolution for deciding construction disputes that is quicker and cheaper than litigation. By narrowly interpreting the reference to “construction contract” at section 104 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Court has effectively confined statutory adjudication to the contracts under which the original works and services were performed.

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Law meets practice – Urban design options for sustainability26 January 2023

Our team will cover a number of selected topics in the field of construction planning and explain them in more detail with the help of an industry expert.

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Adjudication benefits extended by Court of Appeal in important decision

In an important decision, the UK Court of Appeal has today overturned a High Court judgment that restricted the use of a quicker and cheaper means of resolving construction disputes.

The decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited v Simply Construct (UK) LLP, in which WFW’s construction team acted for Abbey, the successful appellant, will have significant implications for the construction and real estate industries as it confirms the benefits of adjudication as being more widely available.

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WFW advises Ropemaker on £17m Exeter co-living scheme forward funding acquisition

The transaction involved the acquisition of land required for the scheme from Watkin Jones, in conjunction with a development funding agreement with them.

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WFW advises Ropemaker Properties on Tungsten Park forward commitment acquisition

Tungsten Park is a 25-acre consented development site, strategically situated 500m from a new junction of the A40 allowing easy access to Oxford and the surrounding area.