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Article 2019-08-23
New Commercial Hub introduces a more efficient disputes system in Northern Ireland
The rules surrounding commercial disputes in Northern Ireland (NI) are going through a period of significant change. This principally involves the creation of a specialist court with new case management rules aimed at resolving cases more quickly and cost-effectively, as well as improving commercial clients’ general experience of the litigation process.
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Article 2019-06-27
First major decision on Aluminium Composite Panelling handed down in Australia
Following on from our previous article on significant issues in Australia’s building and construction industry, we provide an update on a recent important development relating to Aluminium Composite Panelling (ACP).
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Article 2019-06-13
Construction Brief: latest decisions June 2019
This update includes a roundup of recent court decisions raising issues relating to making good defects certificate, the meaning of ‘practical completion’, liquidated damages, adjudication and payment, and adjudication and insolvency.
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Article 2019-06-13
The Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes: the Protocol Referee Procedure (Part 3)
In part three, we consider the Protocol Referee Procedure (the PRP) and potential obstacles to its effective operation.
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Case review 2019-06-13
Practical completion: are we any closer to agreeing what it is?
Despite being of significant commercial and contractual importance, there is no precise legal definition of ‘practical completion’, and most standard form contracts do not define it.
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Article 2019-06-12
Legal entitlement to interest under UAE law
When pursuing a monetary claim it is common to include a claim for interest. However, the right to claim interest is often an area of misunderstanding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Article 2019-06-12
Insurance in the construction sector: a Spanish perspective
The construction sector in Spain seems to have recovered well following the most difficult period of the economic crisis. The recovery of activity is good news for the insurance market, as it is providing new opportunities for underwriting latent defects, professional indemnity, and construction risks.
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News 2019-06-03
Kennedys bolsters global marine and energy practice with hire of 12-strong team
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Case review 2019-02-13
Haberdashers’ update: contract is still king in co-insurance disputes
An appeal in this case was due to be heard in the Court of Appeal at the end of January, where the market were hoping for some clarification on the issue of sub-contractor’s rights under a project policy in circumstances where the sub-contract required the sub-contractor to take out its own CAR/public liability insurance. The case settled prior to the hearing and for the present therefore, the judgment of Mr Justice Fraser stands.
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Article 2019-02-08
Issues in Australia’s building and construction industry under increased scrutiny
Following a major development boom in Australia, recent events have highlighted significant issues in the building and construction industry.