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Appointing an Adjudicator: Lessons from RNJM Ltd v Purpose Social Homes Ltd
January 2026The recent decision in RNJM Ltd v Purpose Social Homes Ltd highlights the importance of providing accurate information when appointing an adjudicator. This serves as a reminder that even minor missteps around potential conflicts of interest can undermine an adjudicator’s jurisdiction and render a decision unenforceable. It offers practical guidance for Referring Parties seeking to… Read More >
Providence v Hexagon: Supreme Court decision on repeated late payments and contractor termination rights
January 2026Introduction: In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified the position on a Contractor’s right to terminate for late payments by the Employer. The case has placed a spotlight on the JCT standard form contract, which is widely used across the UK construction industry, and has significant consequences for all industry players. Providence… Read More >
Strengthening Sustainable Investment: FCA to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers
January 2026ESG ratings measure an organisation’s environmental, social and governance performance – factors that increasingly influence investment strategies and capital allocation decisions. Investor demand for ESG ratings and data products has surged as sustainability becomes central in corporate and consumer decision making. This trend has driven rapid growth in both the number of providers and the… Read More >
Breaches of Contract, Poor Performance and Excludability: Schedule 7 of the Procurement Act
January 2026On 1 October 2025, the UK High Court handed down a landmark judgement in Department of Health and Social Care Limited PPE Medpro v Department of Health and Social Care, where the defendant suffered a crippling award of £121.9m in damages. PPE Medpro Limited has since entered administration, highlighting the high stakes of poor performance… Read More >
KCAB: The New International Arbitration Rules
January 2026On 1 January 2026, the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB)’s revised International Arbitration Rules came into force, marking the first comprehensive update since 2016 (the “2026 Rules”). The 2026 Rules are designed to enhance procedural efficiency, transparency and flexibility. The 2026 Rules apply to all international arbitrations commenced on or after that date, provided the… Read More >
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY AUTHORITY (HSA) ANNUAL REPORT 2024
January 2026In mid-2025, the Health and Safety Authority (“HSA”) published its Annual Report for 2024. The HSA has an extensive remit which encompasses occupational safety and health, chemical safety, market surveillance and the national accreditation service. Its work programme for 2024 marked the final year of delivery for its strategy statement 2022-2024. It also laid the… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: December 2025 Update
December 2025Welcome to the fifth edition of ‘In Competition’. This update summarises key developments in UK and EU competition law and public procurement during November and December 2025, including significant enforcement actions, regulatory changes, and sector-specific insights. Hot off the press is the CMA’s interim report in its ongoing market study on the civil engineering market… Read More >
Home Reports and the Extent of a Surveyor’s Duty of Care – Comino Properties Ltd v DHKK Ltd
December 2025The recent Sheriff Court decision in Comino Properties Ltd v DHKK Ltd [2025] SC EDI 78 provides timely clarification as to the legal and evidential standard required to establish a claim where a buyer, relying on a Home Report provided by a seller, seeks to bring an action against the surveyor who prepared that report.… Read More >
Risky Business – Insurance Broking in a Digital Age
December 2025The employment of technology in commercial practices is now ubiquitous. Digital innovation has permeated most markets, including that of insurance brokers. This is evidenced by the recent publication of a whitepaper outlining how London market intermediaries are recalibrating placement strategies to incorporate digital broking and algorithmic trading models. Such developments are predicted to affect all… Read More >
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Budget: What it Means for the Construction and Infrastructure Sector
December 2025Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has approved the Kingdom’s 2026 budget, setting total expenditure at SAR 1.313 trillion (USD 350 billion) and estimated revenues at SAR 1.147 trillion (USD 306 billion). Since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 in 2016, a strategic plan to diversify the economy, reduce dependence on oil and transform… Read More >