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Japanese Knotweed – What a nuisance
March 2018There has been considerable media coverage in recent times in relation to the prevalence of Japanese Knotweed and other Invasive Alien Plant Species (IAPS) in building sites and in close proximity to dwellings and the risks associated with this. Sarah Conroy discusses this from a legal perspective and the considerable impact this could have on… Read More >
Farewell to Smash and Grab Adjudications? The TCC Weighs In
March 2018In Grove Developments Ltd v S&T (UK) Ltd [2018] EWHC 123 (TCC), the TCC has provided guidance on the right of an Employer who fails to provide a payment notice or pay less notice to subsequently dispute the amount paid through adjudication. James Vernon and Michael O’Brien discuss this case, and how it will potentially… Read More >
Arbitration News: Tackling non-payment
February 2018What are the options when a Defendant does not pay what is due under an arbitral award Whilst there are no league tables or rankings as to which states, or companies, are the best or worst at paying out on arbitration awards made against them, it is clear that non-payment of an award is not… Read More >
Litigants in Person – not exempt from the strict rules on service
February 2018The Supreme Court handed down its judgment today on whether litigants in person can be excused from strict compliance with the rules on service. Those who have the pleasure in defending claims by litigants in person can breathe a sigh of relief as the answer is no, albeit only a majority of 3:2. Rhian Howell… Read More >
NEC4 Professional Service Contract – Briefing Note Two: Liability – Expanding the Consultants’ risk
February 2018The NEC4 suite of contracts was published on 22 June 2017. In the second of a series of briefing notes considering the significant changes to the NEC3 Professional Service Contract (“PSC”) we consider the Consultant’s liability under the NEC4 PSC. To read the full note, please click on the link below.
Reports from the Courts
February 2018In our latest review of the court decisions of most interest to construction Andrew Croft and Simii Sivapalan look at one that highlights the danger of conflicting and complicated drafting in contracts; and another that confirms the need to serve a pay less notice under the HGCRA 1996 applies to final or termination accounts as… Read More >
Rise in corruption and bribery prosecutions
February 2018In this article Laura Lintott, guest editor for Construction Law, discusses the increasing number of prosecutions related to bribery and corruption. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is becoming increasingly focused on such cases, and construction companies should take great care to comply with anti-corruption legislation, she warns. This article was first published in Construction Law.… Read More >
A race to keep up with the times
January 2018In her latest article for Building, Beale & Company partner, Sheena Sood, looks ahead at the challenges likely to dominate the construction industry in 2018, including cyber-crime, payment abuse, and mega-consolidation. To read the full article, please click on the link below.
Carillion Group Liquidation
January 2018A number of companies within the Carillion group have today been placed in compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver has been appointed as liquidator, with support from PwC. James Hutchinson provides some background on this matter and sets out guidance in relation to dealing with Carillion. To read the full article, please click on the link… Read More >
NEC4 increases consultants’ risk
December 2017Will Buckby and Andrew Croft examine the new NEC4 Professional Services Contract and find the changes from the previous contract to be more than simply an evolution. Consultants face increased potential risk, they warn. To read the full article, please click on the link below.