If you are facing non-payment under a construction contract, it is vital to obtain prompt, expert legal advice.
We provide specialist representation to contractors, subcontractors, and companies across England and Wales, supporting clients in recovering unpaid sums through smash and grab adjudication. Our team ensures payment applications are properly assessed, contractual requirements are followed, and claims are advanced efficiently to secure payment efficiently and effectively.
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Expert Advice
Payment disputes in construction projects can arise quickly and often require immediate action. Smash and grab adjudication is a fast-track legal process designed to recover unpaid sums where a valid payment application has been submitted and the paying party has failed to issue a compliant payment notice or pay less notice.
Early legal advice allows us to assess the validity of your payment application, review contractual terms, and determine whether adjudication is the appropriate course of action. Acting promptly helps maximise the prospects of recovery and ensures your position is protected.
Blackstone Solicitors offers expert advice and guidance on all aspects of smash and grab adjudication. We understand the pressures of cash flow within the construction industry and work to achieve swift and effective outcomes.
Every matter is unique and requires careful assessment to determine the most appropriate legal strategy and whether adjudication is the right approach.
Understanding Smash and Grab Adjudication
Smash and grab adjudication focuses on the technical compliance of the payment process rather than the underlying value of the works. Where a valid payment application has been submitted and the responding party has failed to comply with contractual or statutory requirements, the paying party may be required to pay the full amount applied for.
While this process can result in rapid recovery of sums due, it does not determine the true value of the works. This means further adjudication or dispute resolution may arise at a later stage.
Structuring and Advancing Claims
At Blackstone Solicitors, we carefully review payment applications, contractual provisions, and project documentation to determine whether a smash and grab adjudication is available and appropriate.
Our team acts efficiently and professionally to ensure all procedural requirements are met and claims are presented clearly and effectively. We focus on achieving swift outcomes while minimising risk and disruption to your business.
It is important to seek advice from experienced construction solicitors. The right legal team will identify whether the necessary conditions are satisfied and guide you through the process to protect your interests.
Initial Discussion – Call Now
Contact our lawyers by calling 0345 9010 445 or complete our online enquiry form.
Contact our lawyers by calling us on 0345 9010 445 or complete our online enquiry form and one of our team will call you back.
Head of Construction Law
Paul is our Head of Construction. Paul has well in excess of thirty years’ experience in construction and engineering law matters. Having spent almost ten years at a major City of London practice, Paul has experience in working in and around the north-west for more than twenty-five years, albeit working on projects across the country.
Paul is widely experienced in acting on behalf of (public and private sector) employers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers in all forms of dispute resolution on contentious matters including adjudication, litigation, arbitration, expert determination and mediation.
Paul also has extensive experience in non-contentious construction and engineering matters, acting on behalf of (public and private sector) employers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, suppliers and lenders. Paul prepares, amends and advises on building and engineering contracts and sub-contracts (including the various forms of JCT, NEC and ICE contracts), consultant’s appointments (both bespoke and institutional forms), collateral warranties, novation agreements, security documentation, development agreements and terms and conditions.
With extensive experience in construction payment disputes, our team has a strong track record of securing successful outcomes for clients.
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