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Terms and Conditions: Protecting Yourself in a Difficult Market
March 2021The industry has witnessed many challenges over the last few years, particularly in the last 12 months, many of which are likely to persist for the coming months and years and which should be addressed in your terms and conditions. The key challenges to the construction industry and insurance markets (in the UK and globally)… Read More >
RICS Proposes Guidance Note in relation to Form EWS1
March 2021RICS has proposed a new guidance note on “Valuation of properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding”. Background The Government had announced on 21 November 2020 that “owners of flats in buildings without cladding will no longer need an EWS1 form to sell or re-mortgage their property”, however these forms continue to be requested… Read More >
Virtual Architects’ Roundtable – February 2021
February 2021On 9 February, Beale & Co were delighted to host its latest Architects’ Roundtable for professionals in the industry. With the continuing COVID-19 circumstances, this was second Architects’ Roundtable to be held virtually. The roundtable provided an opportunity for architects to reflect on the key issues, some new and some prevailing, that are affecting the… Read More >
Martlet Homes Limited v Mulalley & Co Limited [2021] EWHC 295 (TCC)
February 2021In the recent case of Martlet Homes Limited v Mulalley & Co. Limited, the Court considered an application to strike out on the basis that the Claimant had raised a new claim by way of its Reply. It also considered the Claimant’s request to amend its Particulars of Claim, despite the expiry of the relevant… Read More >
UK Government Cladding Update
February 2021The UK government announced today a new fund worth £3.5bn to address unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in high-rise buildings over 18 metres. This is further to the Government’s £1.6bn Building Safety Fund created in March 2020 to help fix non-ACM cladding systems on high-rise blocks. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick made a statement to MPs… Read More >
Global Vantage: Interview with Lyndon Richards
December 2020New partner at our Dubai Office, Lyndon Richards, provides us with an interview and gives us an insight into his legal career and how he has progressed through the years. Why did you choose law? I was born and raised in South Wales. Like most teenagers, I wrestled with which career path to follow. I… Read More >
Sign at your peril
October 2020The EWS1 form was meant to offer reassurance about fire safety, but in liability terms it’s a significant risk for consultants. In this article, first published in Building Magazine, Sheena Sood explains how this has impacted the construction industry and the professional indemnity Insurance implications that have followed. To read the full article, please click… Read More >
Global Vantage: Comparing Government support for construction businesses during the Coronavirus
April 2020Construction is expected to be one of the industries hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak. With working from home simply not an option for many in the sector, some businesses are struggling to cope as ‘lockdown’ measures see work on sites grind to a halt. In response, Governments around the globe have rushed to introduce… Read More >
Beale & Co announces new leadership team and Partner and Associate promotions
October 2018Beale & Co has elected its first female Senior Partner, Sheena Sood. Sheena takes up the position as of 1 October 2018 working alongside current Senior Partner Antony Smith who takes on the role of Chairman, continuing to work for clients in the insurance and construction sectors in the UK and internationally and providing strategic… Read More >
3 new partner promotions at Beale & Company
July 2016We are delighted to announce the promotion of three of our senior associates to the position of Partner from 1 July 2016. James Vernon, Ian Masser and Nathan Modell all began their legal careers as trainees with Beale & Company, qualifying as disputes lawyers within the firms Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure team. Their promotions bring… Read More >