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Article 02/12/2020
The impact of modern methods of construction on insurers
Modern methods of construction may be a solution for the UK housing crisis but what risks do insurers face? We explore the risks across all stages of the construction process and look at what solutions insurers can adopt.
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Article 02/12/2020
Modern methods of construction
As the drive to a greener, more sustainable housing market continues, modern methods of construction are increasing in both popularity and usage. This drive is coming from a combination of government policies, consumer demand and also from within the industry itself.
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News 27/11/2020
Kennedys celebrates 20 years in Hong Kong with office move
Kennedys is celebrating 20 years in Hong Kong, and is also moving to new offices.
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News 09/10/2020
Kennedys again achieves multiple ‘top tier’ rankings in The Legal 500 2021 rankings
We are pleased to announce that the publication of the 2021 edition of The Legal 500 UK has seen us ranked as a ‘top-tier firm’ in nine practice areas.
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Article 17/09/2020
El Niño and the NEC contractual phenomenon
“Fenomeno del Niño” is the name given to an unpredictable weather event specific to the eastern side of the Pacific Ocean.
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Article 17/07/2020
Modern methods of construction in a post-COVID world
The world looks a little different since we wrote our introductory article about MMC back in March. Countries the world over have been significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus and have tried to prevent its spread through lockdown measures of varying degrees.
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Case review 16/07/2020
Proceedings stayed by Head of the TCC due to “unreasonable and oppressive behaviour” by the claimant
Kennedys’ contentious construction team recently succeeded in being granted a stay of proceedings and security for costs in the Technology and Construction Court on behalf of the defendant, Donald Insall Associates (DIA) in which DIA was represented by Paul Cowan of 4 New Square.
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Article 15/07/2020
Latin American construction bond insurers look to force majeure for respite
There is no escaping the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry in Latin America, both on existing projects and future potential. Each government in Latin America has taken the precautions it has deemed necessary.
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Article 08/07/2020
Construction Brief: latest decisions July 2020
This update includes a round-up of recent court decisions dealing with design obligations in supply contracts and a number of issues relevant to adjudication, including: insolvency, Part 8 declarations, the correction principle and the interplay between “true value” and “smash and grab”.
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Case review 08/07/2020
Supreme Court - insolvency and adjudication are compatible
On 17 June 2020, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Bresco Electrical Services Limited v Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Limited reversing the Court of Appeal’s decision and holding that the two regimes of insolvency and adjudication are compatible.