Following publication of the NEC4 suite of contracts in June 2017, there has been substantial feedback from users and industry experts suggesting how the contracts could be further enhanced. In light of this feedback, NEC has recently published the second […]

In the recent case of Yuanda (UK) Company Ltd v Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd and another, the TCC considered the operation of ABI-type performance guarantees and the requirements for making valid demands under such instruments. Background In July 2014, the […]

The recent Judgment of the Commercial Court in Classic Maritime Inc. (“CMI”) v Limbungan Makmur SDN BHD & Anor (“Limbungan”) [2018] examines the role of causation when defending a matter on the grounds of force majeure. The Judgment also includes […]