Inside Adjudication Podcast

Episode 1: Adjudication – What is it?

An introduction to adjudication, its application, and when the process can be started.

Episode 2: The Notice – What is it and why do we have it?

We unpack the Notice of Adjudication, why you need it, and what you should watch out for when preparing one.

Episode 3: The Referral – What not to do

We discuss the Referral of Adjudication, identifying areas where parties regularly fall short, and why getting early expert input is vital.

Episode 4: The Response – What to include?

In this episode, our hosts discuss what makes an effective Response? What are the practical steps a respondent should take? And what common mistakes can be avoided?

Episode 5: The Adjudicator’s Decision – To challenge or not to challenge

In this episode, we explore the final stage of the adjudication process: the adjudicator’s decision. Our hosts unpack what 'the decision' actually means, when should parties challenge the decision, and the difference between a flawed decision and an unenforceable one.

Episode 6: The Adjudicator – What is their role and how to appoint one

Who is the adjudicator? What powers do they have, and how do you appoint one? We unravel common misunderstandings surrounding this stage of the process. Our concluding case study highlights what ‘pay now, argue later’ means and touches on what happens when a decision is later reversed by the court and if that affects who pays the adjudicator?

Episode7: Adjudication as a Tool - When and how to use it

In our final episode, our hosts unpack the mechanics of adjudication and how it can be used as a practical tool. We discuss when it makes sense to adjudicate? What are the risks of going too early? And how do you use adjudication to support your broader project objectives?