Survival of the Fittest: Legal Strategies for Insolvency, Delay & Non-Payment in Construction

Introduction

With construction continuing to lead the UK for insolvency rates in 2026, cashflow management is no longer just ‘business’ - it’s ‘law’.

This webinar provides a tactical guide to protecting your position when a supply chain partner falters. It will explore the legal mechanics of ‘Pay Less’ notices, the pitfalls of suspending work for non-payment, and the rise of Freezing Orders as a tool for enforcing adjudication awards. You will leave with a checklist for ‘insolvency-proofing’ their projects and a clear understanding of how the 2025/26 courts are treating ‘smash and grab’ adjudications.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The ‘Pay Less’ Protocol: Avoiding fatal errors in payment cycles
• Insolvency Red Flags: Contractual rights to terminate vs. the risk of repudiatory breach
• Freezing Orders: Practical use of the High Tech Construction v WLP Trading (2026) precedent to secure assets
• The Procurement Act 2023: New rules on payment information and transparency