How much can a judge intervene in cross-examination before a trial becomes...
A TCC decision looks set to shake up the construction industry's approach to concurrent delay and how to draft extension of time clauses. What's more, the decision is so forthright and clear that its...
View ArticleLegal issues for those running UK construction businesses - (Planning, Health...
Welcome to our round-up of legal issues relevant to UK construction businesses. The summaries below contain updates and links to recent articles from colleagues specialising in planning, health and...
View ArticleLitigation procedure: a round-up for construction in-house lawyers
Proposals for new disclosure rules in the offing - The changes made to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) back in 2013 introduced a new menu of disclosure options to make the process more efficient and...
View ArticleConstruction industry consultations underway (on adjudication, payment and...
In October, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launched two consultations, to review payment, adjudication and retention practices in the English construction...
View ArticleHow to maximise the use of experts in arbitration proceedings - The LCIA have...
Construction claims very often involve a high proportion of technical issues. Expert evidence can be crucial to the success or failure of a claim and it should go without saying that the appointment of...
View ArticleRestoring fairness to the process: another episode in the smash and grab...
In his final case in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) before taking up his new position as a Court of Appeal judge, Coulson J has tipped the balance away from contractors in smash and grab...
View ArticleLitigation and ADR procedure news for in-house lawyers: UK Construction Focus
Our pick of recent news and decisions on dispute resolution procedures for construction claims....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleAdjudication Review, Spring 2018
Our latest adjudication review considers recent cases dealing with the adjudication timetable and extensions of time, the problems that arise when adjudicating parties are relying on an oral contract...
View ArticleImmigration rules after Brexit could disrupt labour supply in the UK...
Do you and your UK supply chain know how many EU workers you employ? Do those EU workers know what action to take to continue working in the UK after Brexit? Will you support your workers and supply...
View ArticleLegal issues for those running UK construction businesses
Our latest round-up of articles written by colleagues in other UK practice areas highlights immigration, regulatory, energy, housebuilding, planning and employment issues affecting construction...
View ArticleLitigation and ADR procedure news for in-house lawyers: UK Construction Focus
Our pick of recent news and decisions on dispute resolution procedures for construction claims....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleUK Adjudication Review
Our summer adjudication review includes the following updates - - Using a winding-up petition to enforce an adjudication is unwise (a review of Victory House General Partner Ltd, Re A Company [2018]...
View ArticleUK construction contracts round-up
Our round-up of news about new contracts and contract issues in the UK construction industry....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleUK procurement highlights
We review a recent case in which the court set aside an authority's contract award. It emphasises how important it is for authorities to adhere to the applicable guidelines. We also flag up the new ICE...
View ArticleRecent reports and policy papers (UK construction focus)
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report - The Infrastructure and Projects Authority published its Annual Report on the Government Major Projects Portfolio 2017-18 on 4 July 2018....
View ArticleCompanies in liquidation do not have a right to adjudicate financial claims
Picture the scenario: your sub-contractor has walked off site and goes into liquidation during a termination dispute about who owes what to whom. The sub-contractor refers the dispute to adjudication....
View ArticleCollateral warranty signed later than practical completion had retrospective...
In Swansea Stadium Management Company Ltd v. City & County of Swansea and Interserve Construction Ltd [2018] EWHC 2192, the contractor argued that the tenant's claim under an undated collateral...
View ArticleLatest announcements affecting UK house builders
The latest housing figures reveal that 220,000 new homes were delivered in the years 2017 to 2018....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleLitigation and ADR procedure news for in-house lawyers: UK Construction Focus...
Our pick of recent news and decisions on dispute resolution procedures for construction claims....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleUK Construction briefing, January 2019
A review of 2018 and a look at what lies ahead in 2019 - Forecasts for a year ahead are inevitably moulded by the events of the year before. Amidst fresh uncertainty following Parliament's historic...
View ArticleLegal issues for UK construction businesses
Our latest round-up of Dentons' recent articles on topics that affect UK construction businesses....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleGrove confirmed as established approach to starting true value adjudications
In M Davenport Builders Ltd v. Greer & another [2019] EWHC 318, the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) applied the Court of Appeal's decision in S&T(UK) Ltd v Grove Developments Ltd [2018]...
View ArticleContract procedure matters: serve those notices to protect your payment position
Parties to a construction contract who have not been paid have a right to refer their payment claims to adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended in...
View ArticleRound-up of litigation and ADR procedure news for in-house lawyers (UK...
Our latest briefing focused on UK construction disputes summarises recent changes to court procedure and news on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleLegal issues for UK construction businesses - July 2019
Our latest round-up of Dentons' recent articles on topics that affect UK construction businesses....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleRound-up of litigation and ADR procedure news for in-house lawyers (UK...
Our latest briefing focused on UK construction disputes summarises recent changes to court procedure and news on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes....By: Akin Akinbode
View ArticleDealing with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from a UK construction perspective
The construction industry faces unprecedented disruption. Many will suffer potentially grave losses consequent on the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Everyone is digesting new guidance on a daily...
View ArticleCOVID-19 (coronavirus): summary of key legislation and guidance affecting the...
A round-up of the key legislation, guidance and measures issued to help the UK construction industry deal with the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19). Government and industry guidance is being updated...
View ArticleSummary of new and proposed legislation (UK construction focus)
Dentons' UK prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. The March 2020 update is below. Changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) were...
View ArticleThe ramifications of amending dispute resolution clauses
Parties to a construction contract have a right to refer disputes to adjudication and everyone has a right (although not necessarily the means) to go to court. There are no such rights for alternative...
View ArticleBrexit round-up (UK construction focus)
The Brexit negotiations have been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic but certainly not forgotten. Negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship started in March 2020 after the UK's withdrawal from...
View ArticleSummary of new and proposed legislation (UK Construction Focus, July 2020)
Dentons' UK prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The July 2020 update is...
View ArticleGood behaviour: going the extra mile
The government has called for good behaviour by parties to UK construction contracts. What does that mean in practice for those battling the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic? Experience of...
View ArticleTime to reconsider compulsory mediation to encourage industry collaboration?
The Construction Leadership Council's COVID-19: Managing Contractual disputes & collaboration – Summary Guide was issued on 14 July 2020 and provides four steps to achieve collaborative solutions:...
View ArticleDealing with insolvency in the construction supply chain (UK focus)
This round-up collates the information, analysis and guidance relating to insolvency issues shared by our Construction and Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy teams during the COVID-19...
View ArticleNew and proposed legislation, December 2020 (UK construction focus)
Our construction team's regular guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the UK construction industry. Parts of this update were published in Construction Law magazine's "State of Play"...
View ArticleLegal issues for UK construction businesses (UPDATED)
Our latest articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses. Brexit – and the new trade and cooperation agreement - The UK exits the EU and the end of the Transition Period - The...
View ArticleSummary of new and proposed legislation, March 2021 (UK Construction Focus)
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table....By:
View ArticleSummary of new and proposed legislation, April 2021 (UK Construction Focus)
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table....By:
View ArticleSummary of new and proposed legislation, May 2021 (UK Construction Focus)
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table....By:
View ArticleLegal issues for UK construction businesses (Summer 2021 edition)
Our latest articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses. - Construction law - Dispute resolution - Issues for commercial and HR directors......By:
View ArticleThe "ESG" agenda (UK Construction focus)
The growing call for construction businesses to address environmental issues and reach net zero targets should not blind directors and managers to other key societal and governmental issues: the "S"...
View ArticleUK Construction sector initiatives focused on achieving net zero: some examples
The 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction reported that, globally, construction had generated 35% of energy-related CO2 emissions – lower than the year before, but only because...
View ArticleQ&A on challenges facing the UK construction industry in shifting to a net...
As the UK shifts to a net zero economy, the UK Industry faces multiple challenges. We address the key issues and explain how we are helping our clients in "Q&A" form....By:
View ArticleSummary of new and proposed legislation, November 2021 (UK Construction Focus)
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table....By:
View ArticleLegal issues for UK construction businesses, Winter 2021
Our latest round-up of articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses....By:
View ArticleAn update on the Building Safety Bill - Legislation round-up, UK Construction...
The last few months have seen a flurry of parliamentary activity on the Draft Building Safety Bill (the Bill). First published on 20 July 2020, the Bill will reform the building and fire safety system...
View ArticleLegal issues for UK Construction Businesses, Spring 2022
Welcome to our spring round-up of articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses. An update on the Building Safety Bill's progress through Parliament - Our latest legislation...
View ArticleBuilding Safety Act – what do you need to do?
It has been talked about and debated for months, but the Building Safety Act 2022 has now finally received Royal Assent and is already partially in force. Much has been written about what the new Act...
View ArticleLegal issues for UK construction businesses - August 2022
Welcome to our summer round-up of articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses. Building safety update - The Building Safety Act is now in force - The Building Safety Act,...
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