Successful enforcement of an adjudicator’s award in the Technology and Construction Court

Imtiaz Ameen, Consultant Solicitor at Gardner Champion, successfully represented a claimant company in enforcing an adjudicator’s award arising from a substantial construction dispute.

The enforcement proceedings

The defendant sought to resist enforcement by relying on an alleged £1.25 million counterclaim. It also argued that there was a risk the adjudication award would be dissipated before that claim was determined.

Following contested proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court, the court enforced the adjudicator’s decision in full and ordered the defendant to pay the claimant’s costs.

The outcome demonstrates the firm’s experience in securing effective enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions and addressing complex jurisdictional, enforcement and stay of execution arguments in construction disputes.

Working with specialist counsel

Gardner Champion instructed Simon Whitfield of Exchange Chambers as counsel. Commenting on the case, Simon said:

Advice on construction disputes

If you need advice on adjudication, adjudication enforcement, payment disputes, final account claims or other construction-related disputes, our team can help you assess your options and the next steps.