Join G4C Tees Valley and Muckle for this insightful session on Adjudication

Adjudication in Construction: A Practical Guide

Join Claire Cutmore, Partner, and Gillian Scribbins, Associate, from leading commercial law firm Muckle LLP for an insightful and practical session exploring the role of adjudication in the construction industry.

Whether you're completely new to adjudication or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this interactive session will guide you through:

When adjudication can be used and why it is often the preferred route for resolving disputes

How the adjudication process works in practice

Key timescales and procedural requirements

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Practical tips to help you achieve the best possible outcome

Drawing on extensive experience advising clients across the construction sector, Claire and Gillian will share real life insights, lessons learned, and straightforward guidance that attendees can immediately apply to their projects and contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for contractors, consultants, developers, and construction professionals to gain a clearer understanding of one of the industry's most widely used dispute resolution methods.

Meet the Speakers

Claire Cutmore, Partner, Muckle LLP

Claire is a highly respected contentious construction lawyer with more than 25 years' experience advising clients throughout the construction and engineering sectors. She works with contractors, developers, consultants and public sector organisations on a broad range of complex disputes.

Her expertise includes payment disputes, delays, defective works, professional negligence claims and final account disputes. Claire has extensive experience in adjudication, litigation and mediation, helping clients navigate challenges efficiently and secure commercially focused outcomes.

Known for her practical and straightforward approach, Claire understands the realities and pressures of live construction projects and works closely with clients to keep matters moving and resolve issues effectively.

Gillian Scribbins, Associate, Muckle LLP

Gillian is an Associate in Muckle LLP's Dispute Resolution team, advising clients on a wide range of commercial and construction disputes. Her experience spans contractual disputes, construction matters, data protection, intellectual property, shareholder disputes and regulatory issues, alongside providing strategic risk management and dispute avoidance advice.

In 2026, Gillian was recognised as Dispute Resolution Leading Associate of the Year at the Legal 500 UK Northern Powerhouse Awards.

Before joining Muckle, Gillian enjoyed a successful career in the media and publishing sectors. Her commercial insight, combined with her ability to deliver clear, concise and practical advice, has earned praise from clients for her approachable and reassuring style.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two experienced construction dispute specialists and take away practical knowledge that could help you avoid costly issues and resolve disputes more effectively.

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