Articles
Our lawyers contribute regularly to industry and legal journals in addition to writing legal briefings, newsletters and case reports for clients and contacts. All of our articles are free to read and download here.
Article Search
Archives: Articles
PAYMENT NOTICES AND THE HIGH COURT: PLACEFIRST CONSTRUCTION V CAR CONSTRUCTION
January 2025Introduction Earlier this month, the Manchester High Court made a ruling in Placefirst Construction Ltd v Car Construction (North East) Ltd [2025] EWHC 100 (TCC), addressing the validity of a payment notice and a payless notice in a construction dispute. The decision examines common statutory and contractual provisions and will interest parties to construction contracts… Read More >
Green security and shoots of investment? Africa’s Green Bond Market (Part 2)
January 2025In Part 2 of our latest Global Vantage update on Africa’s Green Bond Market, we consider its developing and important international focus for construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. While Part 1 explored what green bonds are and their use in the region, in this instalment we consider the potential challenges to their acceptance and use.… Read More >
New Year, new contract terms? Navigating the latest developments in the construction sector
January 2025Introduction 2024 saw some key developments in the construction sector, with new industry standard forms of contract and legislation, key case law, technical developments, and broader industry trends emerging. Staying informed of such changes is crucial for companies and professionals aiming to remain competitive and compliant in today’s dynamic environment. New developments should be considered… Read More >
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES LANDSCAPE FOR 2024: THE HERE AND NOW AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT IN 2025
January 2025Introduction The construction industry remains under pressure. Insolvencies continue to threaten project stability, whilst a third wave of fire safety claims looms on the horizon. Standard industry contracts and guidance seek to address evolving contractual, regulatory and market demands, while the Government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan intensifies cladding remediation deadlines and sanctions. Appropriate contract terms (including… Read More >
REPORTS FROM THE COURTS
January 2025Our regular round up of the court decisions of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft, Ben Spannuth and Daniela Miklova who examine a a case where a judge said the manner of an attack on an adjudicator was “wholly inappropriate”; and a judgment emphasising that Part 8 proceedings are a means of obtaining… Read More >
REPORTS FROM THE COURTS
January 2025Our regular round up of the court decisions of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft, Ben Spannuth and Daniela Miklova who examine a judgment supporting the Scottish law position that an adjudicator’s decision as to liability for their fees cannot be challenged, even if the adjudicator’s decision is later reversed; and another that… Read More >
Preparing for the future: is the construction industry ready for cyber breach challenges?
January 2025The United Arab Emirates’ (“UAE”) construction industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with cutting-edge innovations shaping ambitious projects and a sustainable future. As the sector increasingly integrates advanced technologies, such as cloud-based project management systems and building information modeling (“BIM”), it is essential to address new risks – especially those related to data security. While… Read More >
Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Annual Report 2023: A Comprehensive Overview of Safety and Compliance in Ireland’s Construction Sector
January 2025The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) published its Annual Report for 2023, highlighting key statistics and initiatives aimed at improving enforcement and compliance across various workplaces in Ireland. The report underscores the HSA’s commitment to reducing workplace fatalities, addressing safety risks, and encouraging a culture of compliance through proactive inspections and targeted enforcement actions. Key… Read More >
“Guilt by association” in public procurement? Lessons from the TP Judgment
January 2025Introduction The recent General Court decision in TP v Commission[1] highlights important principles relating to exclusion measures in public procurement law. In this case, the European Commission’s decision to exclude TP from EU-funded procurement for two years was annulled, underlining the need for specific and individual assessments when applying exclusion measures. This judgment provides useful… Read More >
Captives in the spotlight around the world
January 2025Ross Baker and Thomas Singleton of Beale & Co have contributed to an Insurance Day special on captive insurance (a method of self-insurance where the policyholder owns the insurance entity), commenting on the latest regulatory and market developments in the UK and Ireland, particularly noting the government’s recently opened consultation exploring a dedicated onshore captive… Read More >