Deborah Ruff

Aug 23, 2023 | mondaq.com | A UK Charity |Deborah Ruff |Charlotte Stewart-Jones

London has long been the preeminent forum for complex, cross-jurisdictional construction and supply chain disputes. The High Court has a dedicated division that specialises in construction cases, the Technology and Construction Court (TCC). Construction disputes are therefore heard by specialist judges in London with considerable expertise in the field.

Aug 21, 2023 | mondaq.com | Nancy Fischer |Deborah Ruff |Matthew Oresman |Nick A. Burgess

Ukraine's reconstruction efforts present myriad opportunities for foreign businesses particularly in the energy, construction and tech sectors. At the same time, it is imperative for foreign businesses to approach these opportunities with a well-informed strategy. Understanding and navigating the complex regulatory and legal risks is key to maximizing opportunities and maximizing contributions to the reconstruction process.

Aug 16, 2023 | globaltradeandsanctionslaw.com | Nancy Fischer |Deborah Ruff |Matthew Oresman |Nick A. Burgess

Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts present myriad opportunities for foreign businesses particularly in the energy, construction and tech sectors. At the same time, it is imperative for foreign businesses to approach these opportunities with a well-informed strategy. Understanding and navigating the complex regulatory and legal risks is key to maximizing opportunities and maximizing contributions to the reconstruction process.

Jul 7, 2023 | mondaq.com | Deborah Ruff

Statutory adjudication is the most popular form of dispute resolution for construction disputes in the UK and is one of the reasons the UK resolves construction disputes more quickly overall than most other jurisdictions. Lord Justice Coulson recently challenged the perception that adjudication is just another form of dispute resolution, expressing the view that for most construction disputes "it is not an alternative to anything; it is the only game in town".

Jul 3, 2023 | pillsburylaw.com | Deborah Ruff

In a recent article published by New Civil Engineer, International Arbitration partner Deborah Ruff explains how and why adjudication is the most popular form of dispute resolution for construction disputes in the UK.