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Bigger Stick, Sweeter Carrot?: Consulting on Enhanced Enforcement for Sanctions Breaches
October 2025Economic or financial sanctions are punitive measures imposed by governments against foreign nations considered to be engaged in conduct which violates international law. These may include asset freezes on individuals or organisations connected to the targeted foreign regime, or import or export bans on certain goods or services of strategic importance. Following Brexit, the Office… Read More >
From Ground to Cloud: Overcoming Construction Delays in Middle East Data Centre Projects
October 2025As the Middle East rapidly evolves into a digital innovation hub, the demand for robust data infrastructure has increased. Governments are pursuing smart city initiatives, expanding e-government services and promoting digital economies as part of their national development visions, including Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the UAE’s Digital Government Strategy and Qatar’s Smart Nation program. This… Read More >
LEGAL AND GENERAL v HALLIDAY FRASER MUNRO – NAVIGATING PRESCRIPTION IN AN EVER-CHANGING SEA
October 2025Introduction The law of prescription in Scotland is ever evolving. Those involved in litigation within Scotland will be aware of the shifting landscape over the last decade including a decision over the summer in Greater Glasgow Health Board v Multiplex Construction (Europe) Ltd, discussed in our article, Ignorance of a state of affairs is not… Read More >
Reinforcement of Loss of Chance as the Standard Basis for Assessing Loss in Insurance Brokers E&O; Norman Hay v Marsh Ltd.
October 2025The Court of Appeal’s judgment in Norman Hay v Marsh Ltd (2025) is a significant recent development in the area of insurance broker negligence, particularly as applied to liability policies. The decision reinforces the notion that, in a claim against a broker for failing to place adequate liability cover, the policyholder claimant does not need to… Read More >
TMO4+: The Impact of Grid Connection Reform on Demand Projects
October 2025In our previous article, we explored how Ofgem’s Targeted Market Option 4+ (TMO4+) reforms aim to reshape the UK’s grid connection landscape, particularly for supply-side projects like power generation and distribution. These reforms will also significantly affect demand-side projects such as data centres, industrial units, and large-scale housing developments. TMO4+ is designed to accelerate the… Read More >
A First Look at Saudi Arabia’s New Draft Arbitration Law – Construction Disputes in Focus
October 2025Saudi Arabia continues to take steps to enhance its legal framework, aiming to position the Kingdom as a leading hub for international business and dispute resolution. In this context, the Kingdom’s National Competitiveness Center has published a new draft Arbitration Law (the “Draft Law”), inviting public consultation on proposed changes to the existing Arbitration Law… Read More >
New ARB Code – What Architects Need to Know
October 2025The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has recently published a significantly updated Architects Code of Conduct and Practice, which came into force on 1 September 2025. The new Code represents the most significant reform to the regulatory framework in over a decade, replacing the 2017 Code and marking a decisive shift in how professional standards for… Read More >
Part Two – An Update on the Gateways Process: The Impact on Contracts and Risk Allocation
October 2025In Part one of this series, we discussed the significant media and industry attention received by the Gateway processes for higher-risk buildings in England, notably the delays in obtaining approvals under the Gateways process. While the recent announcements, as discussed here, will hopefully result in improvements to the Gateway processes, parties should continue to take… Read More >
Investing in the Nuclear Renaissance – What Construction Stakeholders Need to Know about Nuclear Construction Projects in Canada & the UK
October 2025As energy security and decarbonisation climb to the top of national agendas, nuclear power is entering a renaissance. For investors looking to deploy capital in long-term, stable, and strategic infrastructure, nuclear offers a compelling proposition, particularly in Canada and the United Kingdom. These two markets are leading a new wave of nuclear development, through large-scale… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: September 2025 Update
October 2025Welcome to the third edition of ‘In Competition’. In the UK, the competition regulator is showing sustained interest in anti-competitive practices in hiring and wage-fixing, a theme likely sharpened by cost-of-living pressures. Employment issues also surfaced in the public contracting sphere, with a recent judgment on whistleblowing protection for a procurement director who exposed poor… Read More >