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Downloads

We provide free downloads to help you with planning and quantification of claims, and avoidance and resolution of disputes.

Fundamentals

Contract Risk Register

The first step in dispute avoidance is to ensure your contract is manageable, commercially viable, and within your parameters for risk. This can be achieved by utilising our Risk Register template to assess the proposed contract to identify and plan to mitigate risk.

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Planning Table

The first step in making or answering a quantum claim is to plan the right approach by establishing the relevant issues to be addressed, the applicable contractual rules, and the outcomes of applying the rules to the material facts.  This can be achieved by utilising our planning table guide.

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Adjudication Timetable

When considering if Adjudication is the right method of dispute resolution for you , a key consideration is the Adjudication timetable.  Our Adjudication Timetable flowchart can be utilised to assist you in planning your time in line with the requirements of the Adjudication.

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Adjudication Submissions Referring Party

Adjudication Notice

A valid Adjudication Notice is the first step in the adjudication process, our template can ensure your notice is effectively serviced, covers all the contractual requirements, and informs you of key considerations that may be crucial to a successful outcome.

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Referral Notice

The Referral Notice must make your detailed claim, coherently, succinctly, and in accordance with the contract and relevant legal principles.  Time is of the essence in adjudication and our template can help with the quality of the Referral notice which is essential to giving clarity for the Adjudicator and efficiency for the resolving of your dispute. 

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Reply to Response and other submissions

A Reply and other submissions are not a given in Adjudication and may only be allowed subject to being allowed by the Adjudicator.  Our template can help properly format the submission and identify when and how to apply for the submission of a Reply.

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Adjudication Submissions Responding Party

Jurisdictional Challenges

The first consideration in responding to a claim in Adjudication is if the Adjudication is valid and the Adjudicator has jurisdiction.  Our practical guidance can help with this.

Response to Referral

The Response to the Referral may be the only submission allowed by the Responding party so it is vital that your format provides for a detailed, coherent, and succinct Response covering all claims made in the Referral by addressing the key issues in dispute.  Our template and guidance can help with this.

Rejoinder and other submissions

Submission further to the Response may be required, but not allowed unless properly applied for in the Adjudication.  Out template provide guidance on how to format such submissions and how and when to apply for them to the Adjudicator. 

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Request a Free No Obligation Review of Your Claim

Call us now on 07834284308, email mark@holden-smith.com, or complete the Free Online Enquiry Form for a free no-obligation review and let us explain your options and the next steps in quantifying your claim or resolving your dispute.

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