Legal – Page 41
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CommentPre-action protocol: Room for improvement?
The TCC pre-action protocol is due for review – but do solicitors working in construction law think it needs major change?
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NewsBalfour loses out in £23m hotel project dispute
Contractor loses High Court judgment on payments from developer of scheme near London’s O2 Arena
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CommentTesting trials
Two new schemes being tested could offer cost savings on selected construction law cases
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CommentOral agreements: Rob Purton t/a Richwood Interiors vs Kilker Projects Limited
Before Mr Justice Stuart-Smith. Judgement delivered 16 September 2015
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CommentAdjudication: Muddling through
A messy contract need not stop an adjudicator deciding the dispute – as long as they have jurisdiction
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CommentBetter safe than sorry
New guidelines give clear and consistent guidance on health and safety offences – including corporate manslaughter
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CommentInsolvent abuse
Insolvency during the course of a building project is one of the sector’s grim realities. What contract provisions are there to provide protection from another party’s insolvency?
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CommentPayment and insolvency: Wilson and Sharp Investments Ltd vs Harbour View Developments Ltd
Before Lady Justice Gloster, Sir Colin Rimer, and Lord Justice McCombe. Judgement delivered 13 October 2015
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NewsSpanish contractor ordered to pay John Sisk & Son £10m
Duro Felguera defeated in High Court after disputing adjudicator’s decision on civils contract row
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CommentDevelopment hotspots: In the city
Developing around existing infrastructure in prime city locations can be a challenge: from building in docks to working around busy transport hubs. Good planning and legal advice are needed
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CommentPayments: Fair dues
When administering payments under a construction contract, it is wise to follow its terms strictly and to remain vigilant - or end up paying more than you owe
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NewsISG takeover battle extended
US investor Cathexis struggles to attract shareholder support for £71m takeover
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CommentFooting the bill
Projects often go over budget because of variations, but can the QS be held liable for these extra costs? A recent court judgment finds that this may be the case.
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NewsISG performance slammed by takeover bidder
US investors Cathexis accuses ISG of delivering poor returns as takeover battle continues
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CommentTender processes: Fair game
Great care must be taken over payment procedures and timings before and after practical completion, as ignoring them can prove to be a very expensive exercise
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CommentAdjudication enforcement: Wycombe Demolition Ltd vs Topevent Ltd
Before Mr Justice Coulson. Judgement delivered 31 July 2015
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CommentOpening the floodgates
The floods over the past weeks could lead to a wave of claims and other legal actions. Construction firms should make sure they can stay afloat in a world where flooding is the new normal
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CommentAdjudicators’ jurisdiction: By the way …
Much has been made of the Aspect vs Higgins case’s implications for limitation periods but it also contained an interesting point on adjudicators’ jurisdiction
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NewsHMRC nets £154m from construction crackdown
Industry continues to be a main target of HMRC tax investigations