Adjudication: jurisdiction of the adjudicator

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Scotland, Wales

This note considers an adjudicator's conduct of the adjudication process and, in particular, his jurisdiction. It explains the grounds and procedure for challenging jurisdiction and explains a party's options, once the challenge has been made.

This note should be read in conjunction with Practice note, Adjudication: reserving your jurisdiction rights, which explains how and when a party should reserve its position on jurisdiction.

Lynne McCafferty, barrister, 4 Pump Court, and PLC Construction

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Resource ID: 6-204-4952
Products: PLC UK Construction, PLC UK Dispute Resolution, PLC UK Public Sector
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