Construct. law - Winter 2020
Welcome to the Winter edition of our construction, engineering and projects publication, Construct.Law.
Our winter edition focuses on topical legal issues affecting the construction, engineering and projects sector at the end of a uniquely challenging year. Articles address a wide ranging selection of topics across the lifecycle of a project, from modular construction to termination. There is the usual round up of adjudication cases, including some significant decisions regarding enforcement by insolvent companies. We also continue our essential law series on variations.
We hope you enjoy reading this edition of Construct. Law. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the issues covered by Construct. Law or if there are any topics which you would like us to cover in future editions.
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Caroline Greenwell
TL4 Fire Starters
Join us for a Festive FIRE Starters evening ahead of FIRE Starters Global Summit with our expert panellists.
Tamasin Perkins
Women in Chancery Christmas Celebration
Join us to celebrate the festive season and discuss the busy year we have had.
Rebecca Burford
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Guildford Games Developer Community on the launch of Guildford.Games Ltd
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised the Guildford.Games committee, a not-for-profit initiative, on the formation of Guildford.Games Ltd
Alexia Egger Castillo
Inheritance contracts: An unknown planning tool for Brits with assets in Switzerland?
How you choose to dispose of your estate after death requires careful consideration, especially where assets are in multiple jurisdictions
William Garner
FT Ignites Europe quotes William Garner on the FCA's approach to founder-led firms
"Taking a very strict line on founder-led firms risks undermining the FCA's competition mandate..."
Paula Boast
Paula Boast is interviewed by Construction Week on Bahrain's construction industry and how it is moving towards more functional and responsible building
Dissecting Bahrain's construction practices
Nick Hurley
HR Magazine quotes Nick Hurley on redundancy and employee rights
"Unfortunately the legal remedies for employees in companies that become insolvent are very limited"
David Savage
Construction News quotes David Savage on the slight rise in construction output in September
"It remains to be seen how the sector reacted in October amid the political turmoil"
Steven Carey
How final is a Final Certificate?
A recent Scottish case grappled with the complexities of a smash and grab adjudication.
Nick Hawkins
HR Magazine quotes Nick Hawkins on a pregnancy discrimination case and what companies need to be mindful of
Pregnant worker given parenting tips before sacking wins tribunal case
David Gregory
Court of Appeal decides defective notice to quit not saved by 'Mannai' principles
The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the second appeal in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1446.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys wins Best Legal Services: Private Equity – Pan – Africa at the AGF Service Providers Awards 2022
Best Legal Services: Private Equity – Pan – Africa at the AGF Service Providers Awards 2022
Syma Spanjers
“Truss me, I quit!” - 5 Tips to Handle Unexpected Resignations and Post-employment Grievances
Read our guidance for employers on dealing with unexpected and “heat of the moment” resignations
Sarah Jane Boon
The Independent quotes Sarah Jane Boon on the 9.6% divorce increase in 2021
ONS statistics - Divorces in England and Wales: 2021
Paula Boast
CDR – Essential Intelligence: The Belt and Road Initiative
Of the BRI nations situated within the Gulf, the UAE stands to be a leader and consolidate itself as the trade hub of the Middle East.
Paula Boast
Jurisdictional Challenges in Arbitrations in Qatar
Exploring jurisdictional challenges in arbitrations within the State of Qatar, both under Qatar law and the law of the QFC.
Glenn Bull
Non-payment: What’s a Contractor to do?
Payments to contractors are widely subjected to extensive delays.
Chi Mount
JCT v NEC: Which contract is right for your project?
Unsure of what building contact to use. Learn the difference between NEC and JCT contracts with our guide.
Tristram van Lawick
Land Manager Collaboration for Environmental Delivery
Explore the different ways land managers can work together to engage with environmental markets.
Simon Green
South China Morning Post quotes Simon Green on Hong Kong investment into UK property
“With the increase in energy prices in 2022, this will be something for buyers and homeowners to consider.”