Adjudicating Construction and Engineering Disputes
Matthew Molloy and Jonathan Cope
Hardback, London Publishing Partnership RRP: £50.00
240 pages
ISBN: 978-1-916749-27-6
There aren’t many construction law-focused books priced as fairly and competitively as this one, so consider purchasing a copy – it’s amazing value. Written by well-known adjudicators, Matthew Molloy and Jonathan Cope, this book is uniquely useful to anyone involved in construction adjudication, no matter where they are in the world. Whether it’s your first statutory adjudication in the UK or a large dispute board adjudication in Brazil, the contents will be invaluable.
Although the book is designed to assist adjudicators through the adjudication process, it is equally invaluable for parties and their representatives. It clearly outlines the stages of adjudication and the considerations an adjudicator will take into account. With a foreword by Sir Peter Coulson, this book, combined with Sir Peter’s own work on adjudication, provides a comprehensive guide for anyone starting out in this field.
The authors emphasise its practicality while ensuring sufficient legal coverage. The book is divided into 12 chapters with four appendices, covering topics such as appointment, initial procedural considerations, jurisdictional challenges, submissions and evidence, meetings and site inspections, dealing with different types of parties and disputes, identifying issues, the decision, post-decision matters, three-person adjudications, and concluding thoughts. The supporting content, including templates and suggested letters, is equally useful. The appendices are as well-produced as the main text and include an example of a draft decision.
Unlike many other books, this one is available in both print and e-version. Print versions can be ordered now, and it will be available on Amazon soon. If you haven’t ordered a copy yet, I highly recommend it. I enjoyed reading it and, despite my years of experience in the field, found it extremely informative and useful for my own practice. It provides a comprehensive guide to the process of construction industry adjudication, covering everything from the initial enquiry through case management, the conduct of proceedings, the production of the decision, and post-decision matters. It is a valuable resource for aspiring and practising adjudicators, party representatives, and parties both in the UK and internationally.
Sean Sullivan Gibbs FCInstCES