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 center 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 WE CAN HELP YOU WITH ADJUDICATION
Adjudication proceedings are fast-tracked processes with truncated timelines requiring rapid turnaround times and CHIBA Consultants has the necessary skill and expertise to respond persuasively, comprehensively and promptly to such demands.
WE ACT AS PARTY REPRESENTATIVES, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
- 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 and;
- The appointment of delay and quantum experts as required and collation of reports.