Dispute resolution
4 Sep 2025
Client BH
This £150,000 dispute arose after the Employer, BHDL, failed to issue a valid Payment Certificate or Pay Less Notice in respect of Interim Payment Application 23 under a JCT Design and Build 2016 Contract. Our client, the contractor, commenced a “smash and grab” adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended) and secured payment through the statutory regime.
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4 Sep 2025
£150,000 Construction Dispute: 5 Legal Solutions for Securing Payment under JCT 2016 Contracts
This case concerns a payment dispute between BHDL (“the Employer”) and a construction contractor (“our client”) engaged under a JCT Design and Build 2016 Contract, amended slightly to adjust key dates. The dispute highlights the critical role of statutory payment regimes under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended) and the strategic use of adjudication — particularly “smash and grab” adjudications — in securing interim payments. The contractor’s claim focused on the Employer’s failure to issue a valid Payment Certificate or Pay Less Notice in response to Interim Payment Application 23, valued at approximately £150,000.
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9 Jul 2025
Border Force Seizure: How Hauliers Can Avoid Vehicle Loss and Restoration Costs
UK Border Force enforces strict customs and excise regulations at all ports of entry, with particular scrutiny on commercial vehicles suspected of carrying undeclared goods. This case study outlines how IMD Corporate successfully secured the free-of-charge restoration of a Romanian haulier’s specialist pharmaceutical van, despite the discovery of a substantial quantity of smuggled excise goods. The outcome demonstrates the value of early legal advice, a clear compliance history, and a practical strategy our Litigation Team can assist you with.
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5 May 2025
Financial Disputes in Construction Contracts: Fraud, Liability, and Recovery
This case examines a legal dispute between a subcontractor and a primary contractor, XYZ, following financial misconduct by two employees. The employees engaged in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in inflated invoices and secret profits. When XYZ discovered the fraudulent activity, it sought reimbursement from subcontractors, including our client. The subcontractor faced challenges in proving it had no financial gain from the scheme while also attempting to recover legitimate payments withheld by XYZ.
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8 Jan 2025
How a £416k Construction Dispute Was Resolved in Record Time—Without Going to Court
The builder claimed £986,000 for the works, while our client asserted that only £570,000 was due—a substantial difference of nearly £416,000. Neither party had sought legal advice before entering into the contract, and as a result, the lack of a formal, detailed agreement contributed to the ensuing dispute.
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16 Dec 2024
Methods of enforcement of judgment in the UK
When a court issues a judgment in your favour, it means that the defendant is legally obligated to satisfy the debt or otherwise comply with the court's order.
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30 Jul 2024
Jurisdictional Challenges within LCIA Arbitration: Balancing Timing and Strategy
Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. Parties entering into a contract containing an LCIA arbitration clause agree that any disputes arising from the contract will be subject to arbitration by the Arbitral Tribunal in accordance with the Rules […]
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21 May 2024
Dispute Resolution Case Involving Equity Investment and Unfair Prejudice
Introduction This case study examines a significant legal dispute involving the founder of a successful electronics company that specialises in hair straighteners. The successful company needed more money to expand its production, so it looked for investors to buy a share of the company. However, the relationship between the founder and the new equity partners […]
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31 Mar 2024
Strategic Resolution of Construction Disputes: Insights from a Balcony Quality Conflict
This analysis delves into a legal dispute involving a metal fabrication company tasked with producing balconies for a high-rise residential accommodation project. The controversy centered on the quality of the work, specifically whether the issues stemmed from a design defect or a manufacturing defect. Through adept legal strategy and mediation, the case was settled without […]
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