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Global Vantage: The Perfect Storm – Construction Supply Chains Struggling to Meet Demand
July 2021Global construction supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of demand in response to the gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions around the globe. However, shortages in raw materials combined with lingering logistical concerns mean that many suppliers are struggling to stay on-top of their order books. This dwindling availability is driving resource prices upwards and causing… Read More >
Recoverable Benefits and Consent Orders: Matthews – v – Eircom [2021] IEHC 456
July 2021In a potentially consequential decision – and in direct response to an ex tempore judgement of Mr. Justice Twomey delivered in relation to two High Court cases on 29 June 2021[1] – Mr. Justice Kevin Cross on Friday, 2 July 2021 delivered what is understood to be the first formal written judgment dealing with the… Read More >
British Airways settles data breach class action – what now?
July 2021It was announced yesterday that British Airways has settled a class action brought by thousands of customers impacted by a major 2018 cyber-attack and resultant personal data breach. The personal data of approximately 430,000 customers – including login details, credit card information, address, and travel booking information – was compromised following a “formjacking” attack which… Read More >
Building Safety Bill: A new landscape for claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972?
July 2021Yesterday, the Government published the Building Safety Bill (the “Bill”), which was first announced in draft form in July 2020 and intends to strengthen the regulatory system for building safety following the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. This article discusses the changes the Bill proposes to introduce to the Defective Premises Act 1972 (the… Read More >
GDPR: European Commission adopts adequacy decision permitting data transfers to UK, but challenges likely
July 2021The EU Commission on Monday deemed the United Kingdom’s data protection safeguards adequate for the purposes of the GDPR, allowing for the continued free flow of data between the European Union and the United Kingdom. The Commission’s decision will put no restrictions on data transfers between the UK and EU for a minimum of four… Read More >
(1) Beattie Passive Norse Ltd (2) NPS Property Consultants Ltd – and – Canham Consulting Ltd (Costs Hearing)
June 2021We reported last month on the judgement of Beattie Passive Norse Ltd (BPN) and NPS Property Consultants Ltd (NPS) v Canham Consulting Ltd (Canham) where Mr Justice Fraser dismissed the claim brought by NPS in its entirety and awarded the other claimant, BPN, the sum of £2,000 in damages against Canham in respect of a… Read More >
Reports from the Courts – June 2021
June 2021Our regular round up of court cases of most interest to construction from Andrew Croft and Ben Spannuth of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP features one that highlights the need to ensure a project’s supply chain has appropriate insurance; and a judgment that provides comfort to those relying on limits of liability and exclusion clauses… Read More >
Global Vantage: Infrastructure Case Study: Tema-Aflao Road Project
June 2021BHM Construction International (UK) Limited, a longstanding client of Beale & Co, will shortly start construction on Phase 1 of the Tema-Aflao Road project, a major highway project in Ghana. We have been delighted to support BHM over the past few years in bringing the project to fruition. This article looks at the project and… Read More >
Third time’s the charm? Version 2 of Form EWS1 fails to make the grade
May 2021On 8 March 2021, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (“RICS”) published the second version of its Form EWS1 (“Revised Form EWS1”). First published in December 2019, Form EWS1 is designed to provide building owners with the assurances needed to satisfy valuers and lenders that their property is fire safety compliant. However, despite its commendable… Read More >
Rare decision on breaches of environmental warranties in an SPA: MDW Holdings Ltd v Norvill & Ors [2021] EWHC (Ch) (4 May 2021)
May 2021In a recent decision of the High Court, the Court considered breaches of environmental warranties and misrepresentations made in connection with the acquisition of a waste management company. Facts In October 2015 MDW Holdings (the Buyer) purchased the entire share capital of G.D. Environmental Services (the Company) from James, Jane and Stephen Norvill (the Sellers)… Read More >