Practice update: Technology project
Consortium delivers world’s first cross-border quantum-secure digital trade transaction. The project: The 21st century is characterised by unprecedented technological advancements and interconnectedness, which have transformed the way people live, as well as the global economy, international trade and supply chains. These advancements have the potential to unlock the flow of value at a global scale, but as the digital age [...]
Practice update: Technology
Consortium delivers world’s first cross-border quantum-secure digital trade transaction. LONDON, UK - 15 June 2023 - an international consortium of industry and technical experts, supported by government, business and other organisations have completed the world’s first quantum-secure cross-border electronic trade document transaction, delivering a verifiable, secure, and legally recognisable solution for future digital trade transactions. This significant step forward in [...]
Practice updates: Adjudication
Following the succesful completion of a pupillage scheme under Matt Molloy, and in July of 2022 Alan was nominated to act as the Adjudicator in a dispute under the Act (the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1998, as amended).
Practice update: Advisory
AG MIDGLEY LTD deployed its expertise in Planning to support 3PM Project Management in its evaluation for its iconic and sustainability led scheme by The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) at its London campus. Worldclass international submissions by Alison Brooks Architects with Studio Contra (UK and Nigeria) / David Chipperfield Architects and Feix & Merlin Architects (UK)/ [...]
Adjudication
January 2022 We are pleased to announce that Alan completed an Expert Witness report for Adjudication on a matter related to delay.
Next Generation Smart Contracts – Improving Temporal Specificity
Improving Temporal Specificity
Adjudication
We are pleased to announce that Alan recently completed a CPR 35 compliant expert witness report for adjudication, in a significant matter related to delay.
UCL Centre for Blockchain Technology
We are delighted to announce that Alan has been accepted as an associate of UCL's Centre for Blockchain Technology (CBT). http://blockchain.cs.ucl.ac.uk/
The Golden Thread of Responsibility
Professor David Mosey Director, Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at King’s College London has produced the third in a series of Videos on FAC1 and collaborative working. This video explores how Futures Housing Group has used the FAC-1 framework alliance contract to combine agreed cost savings with new opportunities for small local contractors and more integrated support for [...]
DLT in Construction 2
We are pleased to highlight that Alan was invited to chair the second of the Supply Chain Schools events on DLT in Construction on Thursday 21 March 2019. Feedback from Wilmott Dixon on the session: Great morning with Action Sustainability [supply chain school] and a few experts from the hashtag#blockchain world exploring, discussing and hashtag#debating emerging applications in the built [...]
Constructing, A.Blockchain
This event will: Provide an understanding of Blockchain technology and its potential applications in construction supply-chains. Share what is currently happening with Blockchain in construction. Showcase experiences and lessons learned from early adopters. Further the conversation around how this technology can be used to drive better construction and social outcomes. With presentations from BRE, DNV GL, Ehab, Resilience Brokers and more, you will have the opportunity to network and participate in discussions with innovators who are at the forefront of this technology in our industry.
Construction
We are pleased to announce our appointment to assist a main contractor refine and reduce risk on its programme for a complex project, with an extensive basement in central London.
Adjudication
We are pleased to note that expert evidence provided by Alan for an adjudication in May 2018 was instrumental in the Adjudicators decision to award in favor of his client. In particular he received the following commendations: "Had a chance to look over the decision....I read a pleasing amount of "I agree with Mr Midgley." I was also happy to [...]
What really happened at Carillion?
For those who are interested in the facts, the attached parliamentary report should make an interesting read. Parliamentary report into the collapse of Carillion ...When dividends are paid on the basis of expected profits, the company is effectively borrowing money to pay its shareholders... ...In the five years from 2012 to 2016, Carillion paid out £217 million more in dividends [...]
Carillion: Retention Title Vesting Clauses – Do they provide security over goods ?
This July 2016 SCL paper by Michael Mendelblat, may make an interesting read for those facing a dispute over goods or materials on site, the ownership of which has come into question as a consequence of the recent and unfortunate demise of Carillion.