Bond calls: the essential cocktail of considerations – provided shaken, not stirred

Bond markets have been in upheaval recently, with knock-on impacts on decisions on whether to make or defend calls on performance security on construction projects. Louise Woods, Ciara Ros, Jarrod Gutsa and Lauren-Emma Parrott of Vinson & Elkins examine the issues.

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Construction Law Guide to: The Construction Act

In our latest CL Guides series article Jess Tierney of DLA Piper explains why it is important to understand the Construction Act.

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Adjudicator took too narrow a view of jurisdiction

Stephanie Geesink, Of Counsel, and Dom Turner-Harriss of Watson Farley & Williams LLP examine a case where the court decided that the adjudicator had taken too narrow a view of their own jurisdiction. Natural justice had also been breached.

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Consequences of entering into a contract with a dormant company

Stephen McKenna of Quigg Golden Limited (who acted on behalf of WRB (N.I.) Limited in these proceedings) analyses a case which highlights the consequences of entering into a contract with a dormant company and demonstrates that Courts are likely to enforce an adjudicator’s decision by way of a refusal to issue a stay of execution.

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Contract management best practices to limit the risk of disputes

In the second part of his article on contract management best practice Guillaume A Hess of King & Spalding says that getting the contract right at the outset is key, and argues that introducing collaborative processes is an effective disputes risk reduction strategy.

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Beware of average meanings

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines what the word “average” means in insurance policies. Insurers and brokers might offer guidance, but professional advice should be sought, he warns.

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Tackling poor payment practices and raising awareness of ADR tools

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Kirsti Olson of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP looks ahead to the results of the government’s Payment and Cashflow Review. 

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 279

This table, prepared by Barrett Byrd Associates, 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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Legal terms explained: Pacing Delay

‘Pacing delay’ generally refers to the deliberate suspension or deceleration of work by one party in response to a preceding critical delay caused by another party.

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