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Article 14/10/2021
This update includes a roundup of recent court decisions dealing with the concepts of set off and severance in relation to adjudication decisions, a new definition of economic duress from the Supreme Court, and whether a collateral warranty falls under the definition of a construction contract for the purposes of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
Article 14/10/2021
It’s just over four years since the Grenfell tragedy on 14 June 2017 and its far-reaching consequences continue to reverberate around the UK construction industry. As a result, the government commissioned an independent inquiry led by Dame Judith Hackitt looking at the building regulations and fire safety, with a particular focus on high-rise residential buildings. A final report was published in May 2018.
Article 14/10/2021
One trend dominating conversation across the construction industry currently is the changes faced when procuring insurance cover.
Article 13/10/2021
The arbitration scene in Dubai has recently faced a small setback with a decision of the Court of Cassation (the highest court in Dubai) in case no. 290/2021.
Article 12/10/2021
In July 2021, the then Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick unveiled further plans to reform building safety with the publication of an updated version of the Building Safety Bill 2021.
Article 08/10/2021
Recovery actions are available for insurers, under Spanish law, after payment of indemnity arising from a covered loss. Subrogated recovery actions are frequently before the Spanish courts. This is because the scope of liability between a contractor and subcontractor is not always easy to identify, especially in construction projects where different companies work together.
News 08/10/2021
Following the publication of The Legal 500 UK 2022, we are proud to announce that the firm has once again achieved impressive rankings and recognition within the latest guide to leading law firms and lawyers.
News 06/10/2021
We are pleased to have strengthened our London team with the appointment of partner Simon Durkin, formerly at Weightmans.
Article 23/09/2021
Nearly four years have passed since the Grenfell tragedy and the impact continues to reverberate around the construction industry. Claims relating to defective cladding, insulation and cavity barriers have become depressingly commonplace. But one area where we are seeing an increasing focus is claims relating to mechanical and engineering services.
Article 10/09/2021
Submarine cables are one of the main resources for facilitating communications between countries, being a key element integrating the internet connections between servers and data centres globally. According to Google data, 98% of all international internet traffic currently circulates through submarine cables.
