The limits of limitation of liability clauses

Barristers Chris Bryden and Georgia Whiting of 4 King’s Bench Walk review recent case law affecting the use and limits of limitation clauses, which reaffirms that the courts are likely to take a strict approach to the construction of an exclusion or limitation clause, particularly where the right in question is a valuable one.

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Current drafting trends in construction law

Jamie Bell of Watson Farley & Williams LLP examines some current trends in the drafting of construction contracts against a background of changing regulations and rising insolvencies.

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Alliancing to solve antagonism in public procurement

In the second of her two part series on collaboration in the Italian public sector, Professor Sara Valaguzza of the University of Milan describes how collaborative procurement is growing in Italy, as knowledge of the benefits of alliancing spreads.

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Building Defects – choosing the right insurance

Building defect claims are a constant source of litigation, which the insurance market has a range of products to provide cover for. Our insurance expert John D Wright explains how choosing the right type of insurance is crucial.

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Mediation’s star continues to rise

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP reports that mediation is increasingly being used in dispute resolution thanks partly to judicial support.

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Legislation state of play table 291

This table, prepared by Alignment Media, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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Insolvency in construction: the ‘bounce back’?

Guest Editor Daniel Warren of DLA Piper UK LLP questions whether recent improvements in the economy are reflected in construction’s fortunes. If the rate of insolvencies in the industry is anything to go by, the answer is no, he says.

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Reports from the courts: June 2024

Our regular round up of the court cases of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft, Ben Spannuth and Daniela Miklova of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP, who look at a judgment that serves as a reminder that the relevant provision must form part of a party’s standard written terms for the Unfair Contract Terms Act to apply; and one highlighting that parties should ensure they understand the wording and effect of their contractual provisions before contracting with another party.

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Avoiding investor pitfalls in complex construction financing arrangements

Construction constantly becomes more complex, in engineering and organisation and legal aspects. Lawrence Winsor, Counsel, of Vinson & Elkins’ Houston office, says project financing is increasing in complexity as well. Some simple tactics can help avoid pitfalls and disputes.

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Construction Law Guide to: Insuring a Construction Project

The latest in our Guides to Construction Law series comes from Jessica Tierney of DLA Piper who looks at the key types of insurance cover widely used in the industry.

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