18 August 2011 Blog When is a side letter not a side letter? Side letters are sometimes used to provide comfort in relation to parties' intentions during contractual negotiations... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
8 August 2011 Blog Know your limits A case heard in Newcastle at the end of July illustrates the importance of limitation clauses... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
3 August 2011 Blog Arbitrators not subject to anti-discrimination legislation The Supreme Court has overturned a decision of the Court of Appeal in relation to the appointment of arbitrators... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
1 August 2011 Blog The Bribery Act 2010 – a change in the way you do business? The 1 July 2011 saw the coming into force of the Bribery Act 2010... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
28 July 2011 Blog Beware of briefings There are a lot of briefings floating around on the 1 October changes to construction contracts... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
18 July 2011 Blog A timely warning regarding liquidated damages I thought it might be timely to remind everyone to take care when filing out and completing construction contracts and repeat the cautionary tale of Temloc v Errill Properties [1987] 39 B.L.R 30, CA... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
21 June 2011 Blog Leadership on health and safety The Construction Industry Council in conjunction with, among others the HSE, has published a good practice guide called "Client Leadership on Health and Safety"... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
9 June 2011 Blog The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012 – an expensive celebration? If your contract defines a bank holiday as any date specified under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (the "Act") you should note the following... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
1 June 2011 Blog Dispute resolution speedier in the UK Construction consultant's EC Harris has reported in its Global Construction Disputes Report that on average disputes in the UK were lasting 6.75 months from start of a dispute until resolution... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
17 March 2011 Blog Late filing of CIS returns New rules will apply to returns filed from November 2011... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
2 March 2011 Blog Timber Framed Buildings The London Assembly’s Planning and Housing Committee have published a report following their inquiry into ‘Fire risks in London’s tall and timber framed buildings.’... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
2 March 2011 Blog Construction Industry Training Board levy The recent case of Construction Industry Training Board v Beacon Roofing Ltd is interesting... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read