Cat Zakarias-Welch

Apr 26, 2024 | lexology.com | Zack Gould-Wilson |Alexandra Anderson |Cat Zakarias-Welch

In Lancashire Schools SPC Phase 2 Ltd v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd [2024] EWHC 37 (TCC) a local authority failed in its application to have the claim against it stayed or struck out on the basis of non-compliance with a contractual dispute resolution mechanism. The relevant building contract (the Contract) provided for adjudication before proceedings, a process which wasn't followed by the parties.