Getting Contractual Notices Right: Protecting Entitlements Under JCT, NEC and PWC

  • Getting Contractual Notices Right: Protecting Entitlements Under JCT, NEC and PWC

  • 30/04/2026

  • 11:00

  • 12:00

  • 1

  • Online

  • Join us on 30th April for a CPD on Getting Contractual Notices Right: Protecting Entitlements Under JCT, NEC and PWC.

    Getting notices right is a vital part of good contract management.  The courts have a tendency to strictly interpret the provisions of contracts relating to notices, and failure to observe such provisions have led to contractors being unable to claim for loss and expense or extensions of time, as well as parties wrongfully suspending or terminating contracts.

    Too often a project team can find that they are unable to claim much or even any of what they believe they are owed at the end of a project due to missing a time bar to a notice or drafting a notice incorrectly.

    This talk will focus on the information that needs to go into contractual notices.

    It will look at when these notices should be issued, what they should contain, and the consequences of getting it wrong.

    The talk will be a mix of general points but will address the specific requirements of the main JCT, NEC and PWC contracts.

    Learning Outcomes: 

    What are the learning outcomes for our members?

    A greater understanding of:

    • Extensions of time;
    • Loss and expense; and
    • Liquidated damages, suspension and termination.

    Speaker

    John has five years of experience practising construction law and has advised on projects and disputes across all three jurisdictions: the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England & Wales. With an engineering background prior to entering the legal profession, John brings a strong technical foundation to his practice, enabling him to quickly understand the issues at play and deliver clear, practical and commercially focused advice to clients.

    He has acted on complex and high‑value construction disputes, including matters valued at up to £40 million, and has experience across the full spectrum of construction dispute resolution processes. John has also developed particular expertise in fire‑safety remediation matters, having previously specialised in disputes and advisory work arising from cladding, fire‑stopping and wider building safety issues.

    In addition, John has delivered training on the Public Works Contracts in the Republic of Ireland.

     

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