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resources
These resources are maintained, meaning that we monitor developments on a regular
basis and update them as soon as possible.
| 1 | Arbitration: a ten-minute guide Need to find out about arbitration in ten minutes? This practice note aims to provide a bird's eye view of the most important features of arbitration and arbitration law, from commencement of proceedings right through to enforcement of awards. Links to more detailed discussion are provided. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 2 | CIMAR: an overview This note provides an overview to using the Construction Industry Model Arbitration Rules (CIMAR). | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 3 | CIMAR: a step-by-step guide This practice note provides a step-by-step guide to using the Construction Industry Model Arbitration Rules (CIMAR). | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Claiming interest in construction disputes This note looks at the right to claim interest in construction disputes in adjudication, arbitration and litigation. It considers the right at common law, under the terms of a contract or as an implied term under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. The note also looks at interest claims in common construction disputes, such as claims for loss and expense, delay and disruption, and defects. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Limitation: practical considerations This practice note considers practical implications of limitation periods and offers tips on how to avoid statute-barred claims. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Scott Schedules A note explaining what a Scott Schedule is, when to use one and how to prepare it. The note also refers to the common types of construction claim where a Scott Schedule may be used, including a claim for defects, loss and expense, delay and variations. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 7 | Tactics of settlement This practice note sets out some factors that can help solicitors to advise their clients on whether, when and how to settle proceedings. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 8 | Why arbitrate? Should you agree to arbitrate existing or future disputes? This practice note addresses the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration as a means of dispute resolution. | Practice notes | Maintained |