In the first in a series of webinars on international arbitration, Anna Braden, Senior Associate at Beale & Co, considers:
- What is arbitration
- Why arbitrate
- Key features of arbitration
- How to arbitrate
- The advantages and disadvantages
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Anna Braden at a.braden@beale-law.com or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect from 25 May 2018. It will alter how companies deal with personal data, with potential fines for non-compliance of up to €20m or, if higher, 4% of global turnover.
In this webinar, in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), James Hutchinson, Partner at Beale & Company, provides an introduction to the GDPR and covers:
- Background and overview of the GDPR
- New data rights for data subjects
- Demonstrating compliance – privacy by design
- Data processing agreements
- Role of the Data Protection Officer
- Reporting a breach to the ICO
- Steps to take now
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact James (j.hutchinson@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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Alliancing is an increasingly popular contractual model. The NEC has now published the NEC4 Alliance Contract, the first standard form “pure alliancing” contract.
In this webinar Will Buckby, Partner and Andrew Croft, Senior Associate, consider how “pure alliancing” works, the approach taken in the NEC4 Alliance Contract and any key risks under that form.
They also comment on the similarities and differences between the NEC4 Alliance Contract and other forms of alliancing contract being used in the highways, rail and water industries.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Will Buckby (w.buckby@beale-law.com) or Andrew (a.croft@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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The NEC4 suite is the biggest overhaul of the NEC forms since they were launched in the early 1990s. Partners Will Buckby and James Vernon held a webinar for the East of England members of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation on 13 February 2018 which covered:
- An introduction to the NEC suite and the reasons for the publication of the new NEC4;
- A summary of the main changes in the Professional Services Contract and the Engineering and Construction Contract from NEC3, including in respect of the operation of key provisions (programme, early warning events and management, compensation events and payment); and
- An introduction to other new forms of contract introduced including the Term Service and Professional Services Sub-contract, the new Design Build and Operate Contract and a consultation version of a NEC Alliance Contract.
You can view a recording of the webinar below. For a copy of the slides, please click here.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar, please contact Will Buckby (w.buckby@beale-law.com) or James Vernon (j.vernon@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
Beale & Company are delighted to be sponsoring and speaking at the CIHT Annual Conference 2018 – Highways: Change, Innovation and the Future.

Sadaff Habib and Nadir Hasan, Associates from our Dubai and London offices, discuss the following topics including in the context of both common law and civil law jurisdictions:
- When to seek interim relief and factors to consider;
- Courts or emergency arbitrators;
- Obtaining interim relief during an arbitration;
- Enforcement of interim measures.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Sadaff (s.habib@beale-law.com / +971 (0) 4 356 3902) or Nadir (n.hasan@beale-law.com / +44 (0) 20 7469 0438).
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This webinar was hosted live from The International Arbitration Centre (IAC), an exclusive hearing space in the heart of legal London offering five star, purpose built ADR facilities.
www.int-arb.com

On Thursday, 22 June 2017, at the NEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar 2017, the NEC launched the NEC4 suite of contracts.
The NEC4 suite is the biggest overhaul of the NEC forms since they were launched in the early 1990s, and include key changes and improvements to the terms of the existing contracts as well as three entirely new forms (the Alliance Contract, the Design Build and Operate Contract and Professional Services Subcontract).
Given the wide use of the NEC forms (which are increasingly the standard contracts of choice in the key infrastructure sectors), this is a “big deal” for the industry.
View our webinar below where Will Buckby (Partner) and Andrew Croft (Associate) provide an update on the key changes.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Will (w.buckby@beale-law.com) or Andrew (a.croft@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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We have seen a recent upturn in the number of consultants seeking our help in obtaining payment.
In this webinar Nathan Modell and Andrew Croft will highlight key steps from the start of the relationship with the developer and throughout the project cycle to increase the likelihood of getting paid, and those steps to take to try and force payment following completion.
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To view a recording of the webinar, please click on the video below.

On Thursday, 22 June 2017, at the NEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar 2017, the NEC launched the NEC4 suite of contracts.
The NEC4 suite is the biggest overhaul of the NEC forms since they were launched in the early 1990s, and include key changes and improvements to the terms of the existing contracts as well as three entirely new forms (the Alliance Contract, the Design Build and Operate Contract and Professional Services Subcontract).
Given the wide use of the NEC forms (which are increasingly the standard contracts of choice in the key infrastructure sectors), this is a “big deal” for the industry.
View our webinar below where Tom Pemberton (Partner) and James Vernon (Partner) provide an update on the key changes.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Tom (t.pemberton@beale-law.com) or James (j.vernon@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
Please click here for a copy of the webinar slides.

New versions of the RIBA forms of appointment and the CIC forms of collateral warranty and novation agreement were published at the end of 2018.
As with a number of other recently updated standard forms, to reflect the current market position both sets of documents involve the consultant assuming some additional risk.
In this webinar, Senior Associate Andrew Croft will consider any key risks under the updated forms, comment on any helpful changes, provide tips and guidance for use of the documents and give our view on the amended documents.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Andrew (a.croft@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (“CDM Regulations 2015”) affect almost all construction projects in Great Britain and so all consultants need to ensure they are familiar with them.
They have now been fully in force for a few months (since 6 October 2015) but the industry is still adjusting to the changes brought about by them and there remains some uncertainty as to their practical application to construction projects, as shown by a number of common queries which we have been asked.
Our webinar answers some of these FAQs on the new regulations and also updates you on the latest developments including whether or not an ACOP will be issued for CDM Regulations 2015 and possible amendments to aid house builders.
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To view a recording of the webinar, please click on the video link below.
