Step inside the world of adjudication with Sharpe Pritchard LLP’s construction law experts, David Owens, Peter Jansen and Aanya Gujral.
This podcast delivers bitesize, practical insights into the adjudication process, including what to do if you are considering referring a dispute to adjudication or if you are faced with responding to a notice.
Each episode simplifies the complexity of adjudication, offering clear guidance on how adjudication works, when to seek specialist legal advice, and how to stay prepared, supported by practical experience and current legal context.
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Adjudication as a tactical 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?
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22 Jan 2026
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?
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8 Jan 2026
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. This episode’s featured case study is the case of Beck Interiors v Eros [2024] which explores the limits of what is allowed when it comes to simultaneous adjudications.
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11 Dec 2025
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?
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27 Nov 2025
The Referral - What not to do!
In this episode, David Owens, Aanya Gujral, and Peter Jansen discuss the Referral of Adjudication. They identify areas where parties regularly fall short, and why getting early expert input is vital. The episode concludes with a recent case study, and we advise on managing multiple disputes under the same contract.
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13 Nov 2025
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.
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29 Oct 2025
Adjudication - What is it?
In the first episode of this series, David Owens, Peter Jansen, and Aanya Gujral introduce adjudication, exploring why it was introduced, what kinds of contract it applies to, and when a party can start the adjudication process. We wrap up with a recent case study that demonstrates how adjudication works in practice.
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