If terms and conditions are not attached to a purchase order, can they still be incorporated into the contract? The issue of the ‘battle of the forms’ arises frequently in construction disputes. Typically, each party will have attempted to impose […]

The impact of the new payment provisions on the hire of plant with an operator The new Construction Act came into force on 1 October 2011, significantly amending the existing Construction Act 1996. It is crucial that all companies involved […]

We are happy to announce that Hawkswell Kilvington has won the Law Firm of the Year Award (1-10 Partners) at the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards 2011. Winning this prestigious award is a great achievement for the firm and reflects the success […]

The NEC has now published the amendments it has made to the NEC3 suite of contracts to comply with the new provisions of the Construction Act, which will come into force in October. In comparison with the rather more extensive […]

In September, JCT will be publishing a new 2011 suite of main contracts and sub-contracts which comply with the provisions of the new Construction Act. It is essential for all employers, contractors and sub-contractors to familiarise themselves with the changes […]