As the name suggests, Alternative Dispute Resolution (often abbreviated to ADR) is a method of settling a dispute without going to court. It’s a less stressful, commercially viable solution which helps avoid the full litigation process, and on a practical level...
The news headlines generally make for bleak reading every Winter, with economic uncertainty prevailing, and all eyes on the upcoming Autumn Budget. Labour has already warned that their first budget since coming to power will be “painful” and contain “difficult...
Taking on a multi-national corporation as an independent business owner isn’t for the faint-hearted. In fact, most contractors would baulk at the thought of doing so.This particular case had a conventional background – an independent contractor who was working...
Part 36 offers are a commonly used tactic employed during the dispute resolution process, and when used strategically can often bring a swift conclusion to a case, thus avoiding court altogether. This article explains exactly how they work, and the terms and...
At Escalate we often encounter litigation cases that initially appear straightforward, but end up escalating (pardon the pun) beyond all expectations. This particular business dispute serves as an excellent example. A land surveying consultancy approached us last year...
Not reading the small print is something that most of us are guilty of – how often do you skim read through pages of a lengthy contract before quickly signing on the dotted line? In some cases though, that can cost big. This case involved a disputed telecoms contract,...
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