In the recent case of Barkby Real Estate Developments Limited v Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited [2022] the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) held a contractor liable to its employer for failing to complete its works within a “reasonable time” pursuant […]

What sanction will the courts impose? Failure by contractors to provide performance security documents and collateral warranties is a common concern for employers. The recent case of Liberty Mercian Ltd v Cuddy Civil Engineering Ltd and Cuddy Demolition and Dismantling […]

In this article we discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision in Aspect Contracts (Asbestos) Limited v Higgins Construction Plc. Ultimately the question before the Court was: how long do you have to commence legal proceedings to finally determine a […]

Mediation is a flexible and confidential form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and is now considered to be the primary method of ADR. It is most commonly used to contain conflicts or to resolve disputes and is less litigious than […]

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; […]

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 […]