Payment schedules – simple or stitch-up?

Contractors were stunned by a recent court decision that seems to undermine the use of payment schedules as a means of simplifying complicated payment regimes. Vijay Bange of Trowers & Hamlins explains the background and predicts repercussions.

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Setting up shop in Qatar

Football’s World Cup will be held in Qatar in 2022, creating even more opportunities for construction companies from the UK. Andrew Jones of Dentons reviews the legal hurdles to be overcome.

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Subrogation rights – simple in theory, complex in practice

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines the case law relating to how subrogation impacts on claims under policies. Subrogation rights can be lost because of contractual terms, he warns.

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Brexit brings unwelcome uncertainty

Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article by Russell Banfi and Tim Axtmann of Clyde & Co warn that uncertainties surrounding Brexit may contribute to damaging London’s status as an arbitration centre.

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October issue of Construction Law out now

The October issue of Construction Law arrived on desks this week with a mix of news on the latest key decisions coming through the courts and analysis of the implications of decisions and legislation affecting the industry.

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Bechtel mounts challenge over nuclear decommissioning procurement

A second contractor is set to seek compensation from the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) following a court decision that it manipulated the procurement process for a £7Bn nuclear clean up contract

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Framework Alliance Contract adopted for housing

East Midlands based housing association Futures Housing Group (FHG) has adopted the new Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) (CL Vol 27 No 7), hailing it as a groundbreaking procurement initiative making it easier for small businesses to access larger contracts.

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Scotland to remove arbitration act opt-out ability

The Scottish Government is consulting on plans to remove the ability of arbitrating parties to contract out of using the new arbitration law provided for by the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010.

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