Despite the current economic uncertainty, 2023 promises even more investment in environmental and sustainability measures. Over the last few years, in particular, such issues have become more important to our colleagues and clients than ever before. We are therefore responding […]

In LJR Interiors Ltd v Cooper Construction Ltd the TCC held that the Adjudicator was wrong to reject the responding party’s limitation defence such that his decision was void and unenforceable. The Background to the Case LJR Interiors and Cooper […]

In LDC (Portfolio One) Ltd v (1) George Downing Construction Ltd and (2) European Sheeting Limited (in Liquidation) the TCC was required to consider a contractual obligation to exercise reasonable skill and care alongside the requirement for compliance with the […]

At Hawkswell Kilvington, we believe in giving back to the community and making a positive impact. That is why for 2023, we have chosen Yorkshire Cancer Research as our charity of choice. We want to help support this amazing organization […]

Hawkswell Kilvington has continued the expansion of its practice with the appointment of a new Associate, Rebecca Jackson. Rebecca brings considerable expertise and in-depth knowledge of construction law and specialises in resolving complex construction disputes via all forms of dispute […]

Adjudication is a quick and efficient method of resolving construction disputes which sometimes results in rough justice being served.  But while that goes with the territory, the adjudicator must nevertheless observe the rules of procedural fairness and ‘natural’ justice, as […]

We are delighted to announce that Hawkswell Kilvington and lawyer Rachel Heald, who leads the firm’s non-contentious team, have been shortlisted in this year’s Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. Organised by Legal 500, the award recognises outstanding firms, lawyers, rising […]

We are pleased to announce that we have relocated from Wakefield to a modern office space at Thorpe Park Leeds to fulfil our ambitious growth plans. With significant space for growth, the new office design incorporates state-of-the-art technology and provides […]

How far is too far before a variation to an agreement becomes a new contract and/or a rescission of the original agreement? This was the question facing the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Cobalt Data Centre 2 […]

Issuing a Part 8 claim is a strategy respondent parties sometimes adopt in an effort to resist enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision. However, the criteria set out in Part 8 are narrower than is commonly imagined, and often as not, […]