High Court test case – not conclusive

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates analyses recent High Court decisions that clarify some legal issues of interest to those hoping for cover from the impact of Covid-19 on their ability to fulfil contracts. Some policyholders can take some comfort from the decisions, he says.

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Increasing diversity in dispute resolution

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP argues that increasing gender diversity could benefit all dispute resolution processes.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 255

This table, prepared by Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, 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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What happens to UK law after 31 December 2020?

UK law has been intertwined with EU law for decades. Now that the UK has left the EU and, with the end of the transition or “implementation period” (IP) on 31 December 2020 rapidly approaching, what will happen to UK law from 1 January 2021?

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Legal terms explained: Global Claims in Construction Disputes

What are global claims? Construction claims can be very complex, involving a wide variety of breaches and events, with parties seeking various different types of relief.

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Early cost estimates hit project performance

Over reliance on early cost and schedule estimates to set target budgets and completion dates is driving detrimental behaviours on major public construction projects, according to a report exploring the root causes of common problems affecting schemes.

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Brexit related risk fears follow government warning

Top actions that construction firms should take to help avoid business operations being interrupted when the Brexit transition period ends next month have been set out in a letter from Business Secretary Alok Sharma to the sector.

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Watchdog warns ‘reckless’ Carillion directors

Former Carillion directors who acted “recklessly” by making misleading statements about the failing firm’s financial performance ahead of its collapse in January 2018 are likely to face action from the Financial Conduct Authority.

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News in Brief December 2020

Fines totalling more than £9m have been imposed on two of the UK’s largest suppliers of rolled lead – used mainly for roofing by the construction industry – following competition law breaches.

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Early estimates only part of the procurement problem

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Crossrail should have opened in December 2018 but is currently hoped to be completed by the first half of 2022.

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