Notice requirements and corresponding time bars are common to construction contracts. Whilst the enforcement of time bars may have harsh...
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An “on demand” bond imposes a primary obligation on the issuer (usually a bank) to pay when the beneficiary makes a compliant written...
Liquidated damages (LDs) or penalty regimes are where parties often come unstuck. While privity of contract enables parties to agree a...
In any economic downturn, there is usually an increase in the number of demands made throughout supply chains and in particular by owners...
John Doyle Construction Limited (in liquidation) v Erith Contractors Limited sees the first consideration of a claim for summary...
With the impacts of COVID-19 and falling oil prices ongoing, the risk of delay and disruption to construction projects in the Kingdom of...
The recently published Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidance provides practical advice on how to avoid bid rigging and cartel...
Nobody involved in construction and engineering arbitrations on major projects needs reminding how complex and challenging they can be....
Co-authored by Rachel Seeley In the recent decision of Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Limited v Bresco Electrical Services Limited (In...
On 15 January 2018, the UK’s second largest contractor filed for compulsory liquidation. Shortly after, the Insolvency Service reported...