The recent case of Walter Lilly & Company Limited v Mackay and DMW Developments Limited is an extremely important judgment which clarifies the legal position on some of the most frequently disputed issues in the construction industry, namely: concurrent delay; […]

The recent case of Walter Lilly & Company Limited v Mackay and DMW Developments Limited is an extremely important judgment which clarifies the legal position on some of the most frequently disputed issues in the construction industry, namely: concurrent delay; […]

From a legal perspective, choosing to terminate a construction contract can be an extremely risky course of action. Terminating parties often make basic mistakes which can lead to costly disputes. In this bulletin, we outline some of the key points […]

Can contracting parties choose to alter the legal limitation period for bringing claims under their contract? What are the consequences of failing to bring a claim within the time limit? The law imposes a “limitation period” on all types of […]

Is a clause which allows one party to the contract to nominate the adjudicator valid? Successfully challenging an adjudicator’s decision as a result of a breach of natural justice. Sprunt Limited v London Borough of Camden Bias in Adjudication is […]

What has changed? How do standard terms deal with retention in light of the new Construction Act? What are the bespoke amendments relating to retention? How to recover retention monies due What has changed? The traditional position in most Sub-Contracts […]