PFI contract - Dispute resolution clause - Whether adjudication a condition precedent to litigation - Whether litigation commenced without a prior adjudication should continue

Lancashire Schools SPC Phase 2 Ltd (formerly Catalyst Education (Lancashire) Phase 2 Ltd) v (1) Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd (formerly Bovis Lend Lease Ltd) (2) Lendlease Construction Holdings (Europe) Ltd (formerly Bovis Lend Lease Holdings Ltd) (3) Equans Buildings Ltd (formerly Vita Lend Lease Ltd) (4) Lancashire County Council [2024] EWHC 37 (TCC)

Technology and Construction Court; before Mr Alexander Nissen KC; judgment delivered 12 January 2024