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Submitted: 21 August 2019
This blog reviews the Court's decision in Lessees and Management Co of Herons Court v NHBC Building Control Services Limited [2019] EWCA Civ 1423.
Submitted: 01 August 2019
This blog post examines the recent decision in Engie Fabricom UK Ltd v MW High Tech Projects Ltd, and the difficulties the parties faced concerning a jurisdictional issue relating to whether or not the project works were “construction operations” under the Construction Act 1996.
Submitted: 07 June 2019
We consider a decision in which the TCC had to wrestle with the fundamental incompatibility between adjudication and insolvency.
Submitted: 06 June 2019
In this second instalment of our Technology in Construction series, we look at the use of drones in the construction industry and the potential legal and insurance issues arising out of their use.
Submitted: 22 May 2019
In this blog post we outline some of the key areas where disputes may arise in relation to renewable energy projects in the wind, waste to energy, solar and hydroelectric power markets.
Submitted: 21 May 2019
We explore the decision in Thomas and Thomas v Taylor Wimpey and others [2019] EWHC 1134 (TCC), which considers whether there is a qualification to the principle of non-recoverability of pure economic losses.
Submitted: 14 May 2019
The Government has announced that it will establish a £200m fund for the replacement of ACM cladding on privately-owned high-rise residential properties.
Author: Fleur Laventure
Submitted: 08 May 2019
The new conditions of contract came out on 07 May 2019.
Submitted: 30 April 2019
In this first instalment of our Technology in Construction series, we look at 3D printing and the potential legal and insurance related issues arising out of its use.
Submitted: 11 April 2019
The High Court has rejected a claim for professional negligence against a firm of quantity surveyors highlighting the difficulties faced by claimants in proving causation in such cases.
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Abi Jones Associate , Bristol T +44 20 7825 3369
The discussion focused on the potential impact of the findings and recommendations outlined in the report, including professional negligence claims and associated risks for the construction and insurance sectors.
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17 Sep 2019
Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA delivered Brexit Keynote speech at Bloomberg on 16 September 2019.
09 Sep 2019
Data controllers will now have one month from the date of receipt of a DSAR to provide response.
Luxembourg 15 September 2019 deadline approaches requiring notification to CSSF of intentions to continue operating under the transitional regime