Construction Law

Arbitration in Jamaica – a rising seat in the Caribbean

3rd November 2025

Vijay K Bange and Gordon Chan of Irwin Mitchell LLP argue that several Caribbean jurisdictions deserve credit for the success of efforts to become viable arbitral alternatives to the well known centres like London and Singapore. Jamaica in particular now offers a credible and efficient forum for resolving cross-border disputes.

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Insuring the Contract Works

3rd November 2025

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains that so-called ‘all risks’ Contract Works insurance doesn’t in fact insure all risks. And special treatment might be needed for covering the increasingly popular refurbishments or extensions of existing property, he warns.

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Which litigation-related tasks can non-qualified persons do?

14th November 20253rd November 2025

In our latest ADR series article Tracey Summerell and Akil Jackson of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP explain the rules regarding the extent to which trainees and paralegals can have litigation related tasks delegated to them.

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Legal terms explained: Float in construction contacts

3rd November 2025

In the context of construction projects, the term “float” usually refers to the amount of time that an activity can be delayed without impacting subsequent activities and/or the contractual completion date. In essence, it is a time contingency that is built into the programme to allow for unforeseen issues.

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Late payment legislation to be diluted?

3rd November 2025

The UK government is reported to be considering watering down proposed late payment rules that were announced in July this year.

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