COVID-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...
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