Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration

Gilbert K. Squires | JAMS Construction arbitration—particularly in cross-border disputes—can present timing and procedural challenges that require careful planning and active management. For in-house counsel and practitioners, the goal isn’t to wish away delays; it’s to anticipate, manage and navigate them effectively while achieving desired project and business outcomes.   As discussed below, pragmatic strategies,… Continue reading Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration

To DA(A)B, or not to DA(A)B … (Part Two)

Vincent Rowan, Shareena Edmonds, Bree Miechel and Elinor Crowther | Reed Smith FIDIC has made clear that it considers the use of a dispute board fundamental to a fair and balanced contract, which is the underlying philosophy of its forms.  Despite this, employers and contractors are often resistant to using dispute boards, and the dispute… Continue reading To DA(A)B, or not to DA(A)B … (Part Two)

To DA(A)B, or not to DA(A)B … (Part One)

Vincent Rowan, Shareena Edmonds, Bree Miechel and Elinor Crowther | Reed Smith FIDIC has made clear that it considers the use of a dispute board fundamental to a fair and balanced contract, which is the underlying philosophy of its forms. Despite this, employers and contractors are often resistant to using dispute boards, and the dispute… Continue reading To DA(A)B, or not to DA(A)B … (Part One)

Dispute Adjudication Boards: Are they the Future of Dispute Resolution?

Mark Goodrich | White & Case | September 2, 2016 Contractors who are working in international markets will almost certainly have encountered the Dispute Adjudication Board (“DAB”) contained in each of the FIDIC Red, Yellow, Silver and Gold Books. However, they may be left with many questions as to why it exists, what it is supposed… Continue reading Dispute Adjudication Boards: Are they the Future of Dispute Resolution?