David Parratt KC and Zhen Ye they explore the practical implications of DIFC Courts confirming a defendant who attempted to cancel two court orders, focused on property located in Dubai, an Enforcement Order and a Receivership Order, that had been issued to support decisions made by an English court.
David Parratt KC (Scot)Deputy Head of Chambers
Year of Call: 1999
Year of Silk: 2017
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7583 8055
Clerk Details
- Clerk Name: David Fielder
- Clerk Telephone: 020 7583 8055
- Clerk Email: [email protected]
Overview
David Parratt KC (Scot) is a busy barrister, advocate and arbitrator. David has extensive court experience and regularly negotiates settlements in multi-million pounds claims. He is often involved in complex international commercial disputes.
David’s practice covers his key experience and interests in arbitration, construction & engineering claims, energy disputes (including oil/gas upstream claims), general commercial litigation and commercial contracts.
He is a practising barrister in England & Wales and was called in 2009 (Lincoln’s Inn). He is an non-practising member of the Faculty of Advocates (Scottish Bar), having practiced from 1999 to 2020 - taking Silk in Scotland in 2017. He is also a non-practising member of the Northern Irish Bar, calling in 2016.
David holds the degrees of LLB(Hons) (University of Aberdeen) and PhD (University of Edinburgh). He also has Diplomas in Legal Practice (University of Aberdeen) and International Commercial Arbitration (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators).
He has acquired a huge amount of experience in arbitration, as Counsel in both international and domestic arbitrations (Scottish and English seats) and under various institutional rules (ICC; LCIA; LMAA; ADCAAC).
David is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), holds Chartered Arbitrator Status and is on the panels of many worldwide arbitration institutions. He has held Higher Rights of Audience before the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and has appeared before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. He is Honorary Professor of International Arbitration in the School of Law, University of Aberdeen. He is also an Accredited Mediator (CEDR) and has acted as counsel to mediations as well as having accepted appointments as mediator.
He was appointed as an ad hoc (part time) Advocate Depute (Crown Counsel) in 2012 which was renewed in 2017. In 2011, David was also appointed as Security Cleared Special Counsel.
Publications
- The Development and Use of Written Pleadings in Scots Civil Procedure” (Stair Society, Vol. 48) (2007)
- "The Minute Book of the Faculty of Advocates, Volume IV, 1783-1798", Stair Society (with A. Stewart Q.C. – Lord Stewart) (2008)
- The Scottish Arbitration Handbook (Avizandum Publishing) (with Peter Foreman) (2011)
- Chapter 16: "Law as a Profession: The Faculty of Advocates" in (ed.) Mark A. Mulhearn, Scottish Life and Society: A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology, Vol. 13: The Law (Birlinn, 2012) (with K. Campbell, Advocate) (2012)
- Parratt, D.R., and Grahame, A., Scotland World Arbitration Reporter, 2nd Ed., (Juris Publishing, 2018)
David has also published over 15 articles in various publications including Scots Law Times, Journal of Psychiatry, Hume Papers on Public Policy, and Journal of Legal History in the fields of Scottish legal history, procedure, travel protection legislation and arbitration.
Expertise
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Neutrals - Arbitrators Add this expertise to your shortlist David R Parratt KC (Scot) FCIArb is a leading silk in both international and domestic arbitrations. He has acted as counsel in a range of cases under various institutional rules in international cases. He has been appointed as an arbitrator in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, holds Chartered Arbitrator status and is a panel member of international arbitral institutions: Kuala Lumpur (AIAC); Cairo (CRCICA); WIPO (Geneva); Dubai (DIFC); Bahrain (GCC); CIArb London (President’s Panel & Scotland (CIArb Panel)); Roster of International Arbitrators (USA); EDAC (Energy Dispute Arbitration Center) (Turkey). He is also an Accredited Mediator (CEDR).
Arbitration Experience as Counsel and Arbitrator
I v. BT (Scottish Arbitration Centre, 2023): Counsel for Taiwanese Franchisor party against Taiwanese Franchisee party in respect of breach of Area Agreements for supply of fruit tea.
M. v. S (LCIA, 2020-23): Counsel for Claimant in Electricity Supply Dispute and JVA share valuation.(£20m). Award rendered.
QG v Irish Developer (Dublin, CIMAR, 2022): Appointed arbitrator in respect of Solicitors’ Professional Fees against Contractor Client. Award Rendered.
Dr. Toheed v. Dr Akhtar (ad hoc, 2021): Arbitration in respect of termination of a medical practice partnerhsip in the UK. (Settled)
MH v. C (LMAA Intermediate Procedure, 2021): Counsel for Claimant in Dispute with Charterer following cancellation of Charter for COVID-19 and Application of Force Majeure. (£500k) Settled.
D v E (DIFC-LCIA, 2020): Advising Dubai based companies in respect of ongoing obligations to Oil part Supply Agreements and on prospects regarding two separate arbitration clauses. (£1m)
B v B (Seat London, 2020): Advising in family business dispute as to Partnership-at-will (£10m).
L Limited (a Firm) v Council (ad hoc, Seat Edinburgh, 2020): Appointed as Arbitrator in dispute as to under a Social Mobility Agreement between the parties. Settled.
WPT Partnership against Partners thereof (ad hoc, Seat London, 2019): Instructed for Claimants in a Patent Attorney Partnership Dispute and advising in respect of ad hoc arbitration for purported termination of the Partnership (£4m). Settled
T. (Austria) v. A&B (Qatar) (LCIA, Seat London, 2019): Retained as counsel for the Claimant in a Licence infringement case concerning IPR and Trademarks. ($5m)
Z v. GSP (LCIA, Seat London, 2019): Instructed for Claimants in a $5m claim and cross claim for a Subcontractor in dispute with a Contractor in respect of the operation of a Platform off the coast of Greece. (settled)
Scotland’s Largest Litigation Funder v. Members of Faculty of Advocates (ad hoc, Seat Edinburgh) (2019 ongoing): Instructed for the Claimants in connection with an arbitration for sums claimed under the Late Payments of Commercial Debts regulations. (Settled)
J v. T, C & A (ADCAAC, Seat Abu Dhabi) (2019-2022): Appointed as co-arbitrator in connection with construction works on the Midfiled Abu Dhabi Airport construction project. Dhs 900m. Award rendered.
X v Y Domestic Arbitration (ad hoc, Seat Edinburgh) (2019): Appointed as Arbitrator in a dispute in relation to the sums liable under a Full Reparing and Insuring Commercial Lease between two commercial entities based in Scotland. Award rendered.
International Credit Card Company v. Debtor (ad hoc, Seat London) (2019): Appointed as the Arbitrator in a documents only arbitration. Award rendered.
OMS v US Oil Major (LCIA, Seat London) (2017-2018): Successfully represented a small two director company in a £6m claim against an oil major in respect of outstanding invoices for hire of oil and gas equipment; a claim under a Global Collaboration Agreement and multiple claims in respect of infringement of IP Rights.
B Borough Council v. HG Limited (ad hoc, Seat London) 2017: Appointed as Counsel to the arbitration.
SYE v. M (ICC, Seat Geneva) 2013-2016: Acted for Japanese Respondents with Defence and Counterclaim for $13.5m against Turkish Sub-Contractor Claims of $4.5m in respect of a very large railway infrastructure project in Istanbul.
H. v. X Corp. (DIAC, Seat Dubai) 2011-2013: Dispute between Scandanavian JV interest and a US party. ($1.5m)
Arbitral Institutional Panels
- Member of the ICC
- Member of the LCIA
- Panel Member of the CIArb (Scottish Branch) Panel of Arbitrators
- Member of the Hong Kong Arbitration Panel (HKIAC)
- Member of the Asian International Arbitration Panel (AIAC)
- Member of the Cairo Arbitration Panel (CRCICA)
- Member of the WIPO Panel (Geneva)
- Member of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre List (DIAC)
- Member of the CIArb London President’s Panel
- Member of the Juris Roster of International Arbitrators
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Commercial Add this expertise to your shortlist David Parratt KC (Scot) has a broad commercial practice covering complex litigation, arbitration and advisory work. He acts in high-value disputes involving commercial contracts, banking and finance, partnerships, trusts, joint ventures, intellectual property, insurance, and energy and utilities, including upstream oil and gas. Much of his work has an international dimension, involving jurisdiction, applicable law and cross-border enforcement.
David has particular experience in disputes requiring close interpretation of contractual terms, including commercial obligations, incorporation of terms, exclusion and limitation clauses, warranties and termination provisions. His practice encompasses breach of contract, misrepresentation, causation and quantification of loss, alongside directors’ duties, fraud, shareholder disputes and professional liability. His recent instructions include disputes concerning unauthorised trading, investment recovery, secret commissions, partnership assets and trust administration. He is frequently instructed in matters requiring detailed analysis of financial records, valuation evidence and regulatory obligations across the energy, construction and technology sectors.
He appears regularly in the Commercial Court and at all levels of the senior courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, LMAA, DIAC, ADCAAC and ad hoc rules. David also sits as arbitrator in disputes involving commercial partnerships, construction, intellectual property and financial services. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and holds Chartered Arbitrator status.
Recent cases and instructions
- Saprykin v Berger and others (Royal Court of Jersey, JGR2026/126, November 2026) – Instructed to draft Answers for the seventh defendant in proceedings concerning the alleged maladministration of a $900 million New York trust.
- Claim against a Big Four accountancy firm (October 2026) – Drafting pleadings in a £12 million claim concerning alleged retaliation following whistleblowing, raising issues of the kind considered in Rihan v Ernst & Young.
- DIFC investment dispute (October 2026) – Advising on alleged breaches of statutory financial provisions and contractual obligations concerning the non-refund of investments.
- Neem Tree Investment and Lounge v DIFC Investments (DIFC Courts, CFI-031-2024 and ENF-200-2024, October 2026) – Seeking to set aside immediate judgment, advancing a counterclaim and pursuing a separate Part 7 damages claim arising from alleged wrongful ejection from premises held under a restaurant lease.
- Patent attorneys – secret commissions (October 2026) – Advising on potential liability for secret commissions over a ten-year period following the Supreme Court’s decision in Hopcraft.
- Care-home shareholding dispute (September 2026) – Advising on enforcement of a domestic arbitration award arising from a dispute concerning shares connected to a care home.
- Sanjay Agarwal v Deutsche Bank (DIFC Courts, CFI-011-2024, July 2026) – Appearing in a $20 million claim against a bank concerning allegedly unauthorised trading, breach of Article 94 of the Regulatory Law, breach of mandate, breach of contract and negligence.
- Physiotherapy business – share sale (June 2026) – Advising on the sale of a shareholding, including the application of the stamp duty exemption under section 77 of the Finance Act 1986.
- Byrne v Ali Alattar and others (DIFC Courts, ENF-106-2023, April 2026) – Appearing on an application to vary an order requiring production of a settlement agreement, addressing RDC 4.7 and RDC 28.28, gaps in the procedural rules and the commercial confidentiality of a third-party agreement.
- Energy supplier – secret commissions (March 2026) – Advising on secret commissions, bribery, constructive trusts and liability following the Supreme Court’s decision in Hopcraft.
- McDermott v Secretary of State (Pension Appeals Tribunal for Scotland, PATS/S/24/0115, March 2026) – Representing a pro bono appellant challenging reductions to his Unemployability Supplement and Invalidity Allowance.
- K v N Inc (ICC Arbitration, Case No. 29655/ICA4, February 2026) – Acting for a global supplier of maritime technology, equipment and services in a claim for unpaid invoices, involving the enforceability of invoicing provisions and contractual terms. Successfully settled.
- Thorne v Thorne [2025] EWFC 395 (B) (December 2025) – Advising before trial on claims against a farming partnership arising in financial remedy proceedings, including the identification and treatment of partnership property.
- B&D Clays and Chemicals v Castle Water [2026] EWCA Civ 171 (listed December 2025) – Acting in a Court of Appeal dispute concerning interpretation of the Water (Meters) Regulations 1988 and whether evidence other than prescribed statutory tests could establish that a water meter was unreliable.
- Taylor v Affi (DIFC Courts, ENF-271-2025, October 2025) – Appearing on an application to set aside enforcement and receivership orders, addressing the DIFC Courts’ jurisdiction under Article 31.4 of the New Courts Law to enforce a foreign judgment where no assets were situated within the DIFC.
- Forbes v Kidd (DIFC Courts, CFI-081-2023, August–September 2025) – Successfully obtaining judgment for £4,599,352.22 in a commission claim arising from the settlement of Scottish High Court proceedings. Subsequently advising the judgment creditor on enforcement under RDC Part 50 against a debtor outside the jurisdiction.
- Smarter Applications Ltd v Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Ltd (May 2025) – Advising on procedural issues arising from attempts to serve a claim form on a Chinese manufacturer under a problematically drafted service-agent clause.
- National coffee chain – business interruption insurance (February 2025) – Advising on COVID-19 business interruption claims involving prevention of access/non-damage clauses and “at the premises” wording, including coverage, loss calculation and next steps.
- MKA v A (DIFC Courts, CFI-016-2024, January 2025) – Successfully obtaining immediate judgment and strike-out in a claim brought by a former office holder against an institution.
- Microlise Limited v (1) James Kemball Limited (2) Uniserve Holdings Limited [2023] EWHC 579 (KB) – Acting as leading counsel for the defendants in a High Court dispute between a transport logistics group and a supplier of telemetry devices fitted into lorry cabs. The dispute concerned contract formation, incorporation of terms, alleged breach and misrepresentation, and causation and quantification of loss. The preliminary issues hearing required detailed analysis of the contractual terms, including whether exclusion clauses effectively excluded the statutory implied terms of fitness for purpose and satisfactory quality. David’s clients were successful on all points decided.
- EFL v An Insurer – Acting as leading counsel in a High Court (KBD) dispute concerning the purchase at auction of a 1930s Italian racing car for approximately £1.2 million, then a record price for a car of its kind. The case concerned pre-contractual representations, the scope and effect of contractual warranties, provenance and valuation. The proceedings settled on favourable terms.
- I v BT (Scottish Arbitration Centre, 2023) – Counsel for a Taiwanese franchisor in a dispute against a Taiwanese franchisee concerning breaches of area agreements for the supply of fruit tea and infringements of intellectual property rights.
- Broderick (High Court, 2022) – Acting in a £5 million dispute concerning a partnership at will between a world-famous sculptor and other partnership members, including whether continued use of artistic moulds infringed asserted intellectual property rights.
- v J (LMAA, 2022) – Counsel advising Chinese charterers on a High Court challenge to an LMAA award in a dispute with Canadian owners.
- NHT v K (CIMAR, 2022) – Advising on an arbitration claim concerning construction defects in a housing scheme.
- Q v G (Irish Arbitration Act, 2022) – Appointed as arbitrator in a dispute between Irish solicitors and a former client concerning outstanding fees.
- S v N (LCIA, Seat London, 2021) – Counsel in a dispute between an Aberdeen oil parts manufacturer and a US company concerning non-exploitation of granted intellectual property rights.
- Dr T v Medical Practice (English Seat, 2021) – Counsel advising on an arbitration arising from a medical partnership dispute.
- Taxis v Council (Scottish Seat, 2021) – Appointed as arbitrator in a licensing dispute between a taxi company and a council.
- J v T, C & A (ADCAAC, Seat Abu Dhabi, 2021 Award) – Appointed as co-arbitrator in a dispute concerning construction works on a major infrastructure project.
- M v S (LCIA, 2020) – Counsel in an approximately £25 million claim by shareholders against their joint venture partners in an electricity supply business. The case required expert evidence on the application of minority and marketability discounts (DLOC and DLOM), and venture capital rates of return, in valuing the business.
- MH v C (LMAA Intermediate Procedure, 2020) – Counsel for the claimant in a dispute with a charterer following cancellation of a charter due to COVID-19, involving the application of force majeure provisions. Settled for £500,000.
- B v B (Seat London, 2020) – Advising on a £10 million family business dispute concerning a partnership at will.
- L Limited (a Firm) v Council (ad hoc, Seat Edinburgh, 2020) – Appointed as arbitrator in a dispute under a social mobility agreement. Settled.
- WPT Partnership against Partners thereof (ad hoc, Seat London, 2019) – Instructed for the claimants in a £4 million patent partnership dispute, advising on an ad hoc arbitration concerning purported termination of the partnership. Settled.
- Z v GSP (LCIA, Seat London, 2019) – Instructed for the claimants in a $5 million claim and cross-claim between a subcontractor and contractor concerning the operation of a platform off the coast of Greece. Settled.
- Scotland’s Largest Litigation Funder v Members of Faculty of Advocates (ad hoc, Seat Edinburgh, 2019) – Instructed for the claimants in an arbitration concerning sums claimed under late payment of commercial debts legislation. Settled.
- X v Y (Domestic Arbitration, ad hoc, Seat Edinburgh, 2019) – Appointed as arbitrator in a dispute concerning sums payable under a full repairing and insuring commercial lease between two Scottish commercial entities. Award rendered.
- International Credit Card Company v Debtor (ad hoc, Seat London, 2019) – Appointed as arbitrator in a documents-only arbitration. Award rendered.
- OMS v US Oil Major (LCIA, Seat London, 2017–2018) – Successfully representing a small, two-director company in a £6 million claim against an oil major concerning outstanding invoices for the hire of oil and gas equipment, a global collaboration agreement and multiple alleged infringements of intellectual property rights.
- B Borough Council v HG Limited (ad hoc, Seat London, 2017) – Appointed as counsel to the arbitration.
- SYE v M (ICC, Seat Geneva, 2013–2016) – Acting for Japanese respondents defending claims of $4.5 million by a Turkish subcontractor and pursuing a $13.5 million counterclaim concerning a major railway infrastructure project in Istanbul.
- H v X Corp (DIAC, Seat Dubai, 2011–2013) – Acting in a $1.5 million dispute between a Scandinavian joint venture interest and a US party.
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Construction and engineering Add this expertise to your shortlist David Parratt KC (Scot) specialises in construction, engineering and energy disputes, including upstream oil and gas claims. His practice covers major infrastructure projects, residential developments, building defects, fire safety works and disputes concerning the supply and operation of specialist equipment. He acts as counsel, arbitrator and adviser in domestic and international matters involving complex factual, technical and contractual issues.
David has particular experience in the interpretation and operation of JCT and NEC contracts, including final account provisions, payment obligations, adjudication procedures and arbitration clauses. His recent work includes resisting enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions, pursuing related Part 8 proceedings and representing parties in mediation. He also advises developers on contractual arrangements for residential conversions and alterations, alongside property and development issues involving easements, conveyancing and development conditions.
He has extensive experience in the Technology and Construction Court and the Commercial Court, as well as in domestic and international arbitrations under institutional and ad hoc rules, including ICC, LCIA, LMAA and ADCAAC. His international experience includes airport, motorway, railway and offshore projects, acting both as counsel and as arbitrator.
David is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and holds Chartered Arbitrator status. His arbitral memberships and panel appointments include the ICC, LCIA, CIArb Scottish Branch Panel of Arbitrators, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), WIPO Panel in Geneva, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), CIArb London President’s Panel and Juris Roster of International Arbitrators.
Recent and ongoing cases
- Residential conversions and alterations (August 2026) – Drafting contracts for a developer concerning applications for planning consent, conversion of houses into houses in multiple occupation and adaptation of attic spaces.
- Clerkenwell Lifestyle (UK) Limited v HG Construction Limited [2026] EWHC 1406 (TCC) (June 2026) – Resisting enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision in Part 7 proceedings and bringing related Part 8 proceedings, addressing the approach in Hutton Construction Ltd v Wilson Properties (London) Ltd [2017] EWHC 517 (TCC).
- Land development – easements and development conditions (June 2026) – Advising on a proposed development requiring compliance with an easement and other development conditions.
- Scots law conveyancing advice (May 2026) – Advising a Liechtenstein party on contractual issues arising in connection with property conveyancing under Scots law and the use of affidavit evidence.
- AS v TCG (October 2025) – Advising on the interpretation and operation of the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016, including the contractual requirements for a Final Statement under clause 4.24.
- Larsen Limited v Taylor (Royal Court of Jersey, File No. 2024/140, May 2025) – Representing a party at mediation in a construction dispute concerning a residential property in Jersey.
- M v S (IAC, 2022) – Counsel for the claimant in an electricity supply and joint venture dispute involving share valuation.
- NHT v K (CIMAR, 2022) – Advising on an arbitration claim concerning construction defects in a housing scheme.
- Professional fees dispute (Northern Ireland, 2022) – Appointed as arbitrator in a dispute concerning professional fees under NEC3 terms and conditions.
- Abu Dhabi airport construction dispute (2022) – Appointed as co-arbitrator in a dispute arising from airport construction works.
- Woodstone Carpentry Limited v Crystal Engineering Limited (High Court, 2022) – Acting in a dispute concerning the installation of FRA on post-Grenfell tower buildings in London boroughs.
- S v N (LCIA, Seat London, 2021) – Counsel in a dispute between an Aberdeen oil parts manufacturer and a US company concerning the non-exploitation of granted intellectual property rights.
- J v T, C & A (ADCAAC, Seat Abu Dhabi, 2021 Award) – Appointed as co-arbitrator in a dispute concerning construction works on a major infrastructure project.
- Scottish Ministers v Contractors (2020) – Instructed in disputes concerning the M74, M77 and M8 motorway infrastructure projects.
- D v E (DIAC, LCIA, 2020) – Advising Dubai-based companies on continuing obligations under oil parts supply agreements and issues arising from two separate arbitration clauses. (£1 million)
- NEC3 Option W2 arbitration clause (2019) – Advising on the operation of the arbitration clause under Option W2 of NEC3.
- Z v GSP (LCIA, Seat London, 2019) – Instructed for the claimants in a $5 million claim and cross-claim between a subcontractor and contractor concerning the operation of a platform off the coast of Greece. Settled.
- NEC3 referral notice (2018) – Advising on a Notice of Intention to Refer under clause 93 of NEC3.
- OMS v US Oil Major (LCIA, Seat London, 2017–2018) – Successfully representing a small, two-director company in a £6 million claim against an oil major concerning outstanding invoices for the hire of oil and gas equipment, a global collaboration agreement and multiple alleged infringements of intellectual property rights.
- Blackpool Pier project (2017) – Advising an adjudicator on NEC3 issues arising from the project.
- SYE v M (ICC, Seat Geneva, 2013–2016) – Acting for Japanese respondents defending claims of $4.5 million by a Turkish subcontractor and pursuing a $13.5 million counterclaim concerning a major railway infrastructure project in Istanbul.
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Neutrals - Adjudicators Add this expertise to your shortlist David Parratt KC (Scot) is a well known adjudicator and counsel to adjudicators in construction, engineering and energy disputes.
Adjudications
M73 Motorway Spur Construction Dispute Adjudication (2018) In this large and high profile adjudication he was retained by the Scottish Government in respect of a claim made by a JV of contractors.
Queensferry Bridge Crossing Adjudication (2018) In this large and high profile case he was retained by the Adjudicator as Counsel to the adjudication. David advised in respect of procedure and challenges to his jurisdiction.
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DIFC Courts Confirm Enforcement Principle in Article 31(4) proceedings against Non-DIFC Assets
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To order or not to order compulsory ADR: there is no question
22nd Jul 2021View ArticleTo order or not to order compulsory ADR: there is no question
Specialist commercial law barristers David Parratt QC and Rebecca Farrell review the Civil Justice Council’s Report, ‘Compulsory ADR’.
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The price of an unreasonable refusal to engage: ADR, Litigation and cost consequences
8th Jun 2020View Article3PB’s specialist commercial law barristers David Parratt QC and Rebecca Farrell review the cost consequences for lawyers and their clients of a refusal to engage in ADR.
The article includes a recent case law review which demonstrates a particular trend whereby Courts will examine closely the actions of the parties in relation to offers of ADR as to whether they are ‘reasonable’ or not. Even the failure to respond to a Part 36 Offer alongside an offer to mediate, can of itself potentially signify an unreasonable refusal to engage with ADR.
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