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Bratt v Jones – the Court of Appeal provides clarity on the test for a valuer’s liability
May 2025Introduction In a decision which will be welcomed by valuers and their insurers, the Court of Appeal in Bratt v Jones [2025] EWCA Civ 562, has agreed with the approach taken by HHJ Mark Cawson KC in the High Court (see our article here) stating that in order to prove negligence a claimant will need… Read More >
Strengthening trust and Efficiency: Sanadak’s new leadership and the future of the UAE insurance sector
May 2025The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (“CBUAE”) has appointed a new chief executive officer and managing director for Sanadak, the region’s first independent ombudsman unit for financial consumer protection. This strategic move reflects the United Arab Emirates’ (“UAE”) ongoing commitment to fairness, transparency, and consumer rights in the financial sector, particularly in insurance.… Read More >
British Columbia introduces the Infrastructure Projects Act to accelerate critical developments
May 2025On 1 May 2025, the Government of British Columbia introduced the Infrastructure Projects Act (the “Act”) – a landmark piece of legislation aimed at expediting the delivery of key infrastructure projects that British Columbians rely on, including schools, hospitals, and affordable housing. If passed, the legislation will open the door for faster approvals of provincially… Read More >
How does Mark Carney plan to rebuild Canada and reduce reliance on the US?
May 2025Introduction Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has promised to ‘build, baby, build’. It is an important and interesting time in Canadian history, and for the construction industry across Canada. Canada has now turned east, west and north – diversifying away from its focus to the south – in response to the impact of tariffs and… Read More >
Condition Precedents and Delay Payments: Disclosure and Barring Service v Tata Consultancy Services Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 380
April 2025On 4 April 2025, the Court of Appeal passed judgement on the Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS’) appeal against a 2024 decision on its entitlement to recover delay damages from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The 2024 case arose out of an agreement between TCS and DBS, under which TCS was to take over the processes… Read More >
The Dubai Flood Damage – Lessons Learned
April 2025Last year we put together a short series on the fallout from the floods in Dubai in April 2024. In article one, we considered the significant property, vehicle, and business interruption damage caused by the storms. The main focus was on the insurance implications, with advice on the claims process and ensuring adequate coverage for… Read More >
Adjudication decision upheld: Court rejects jurisdictional and natural justice objections (LAPP Industries Ltd v 1ST Formations Limited [2025] EWHC 943 (TCC))
April 2025Factual background In these proceedings the Claimant (“LAPP”) sought the enforcement of an Adjudicator’s Decision[1]. The Defendant (“Formations”) resisted this application on two main grounds, namely: lack of jurisdiction; and breach of natural justice. The underlying adjudication related to a contract between LAPP and Formations under which LAPP was to carry out works relating to… Read More >
AI Policies – Why they are important
April 2025The use of artificial intelligence, and in particular large language models such as ChatGPT, has grown rapidly among the general public. This has resulted in people using those tools and apps in the workplace, often without their employer’s or IT department’s knowledge or permission. This may bring considerable benefits, but it also comes with risks.… Read More >
UK/Canada – Mutual Recognition of Architectural Qualifications
April 2025The UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Canada’s Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) have signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA). The MRA streamlines the registration process for eligible architects wishing to practise across both jurisdictions. James Hutchinson, a Partner at Beale & Co said: “The mutual recognition agreement will simplify the pathway for… Read More >
Construction disputes landscape Q1 2025
April 2025Welcome to our first quarterly update for 2025. As anticipated, the construction industry still faces challenges, including commercial and geo-political headwinds. Insolvencies within the sector threaten project progress and stability, whilst new payment, retention and reporting requirements continue to come into force. Negotiating appropriate contract terms and conditions, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues… Read More >