Thailand Hotel Investment Guide
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The Bills Decree: the latest developments reviewed
Italy’s Bill Decree introduces urgent measures to cut energy costs, boost business competitiveness, advance industrial decarbonisation, resolve grid saturation and integrate data centers into the national energy system.
Key trends in African critical mineral projects – Importance of ESG considerations in critical minerals projects
In the third of our series of articles looking at key trends in African critical minerals projects, we consider the importance of ESG considerations in critical minerals projects.
One Hyde Park Ltd v Laing O’Rourke Construction South Ltd – liability for defects and workmanship failures
On 2 February 2026, the TCC delivered an important judgment relating to workmanship standards, materials selection, mechanical and electrical installation practices, the evidential weight of expert joint statements, and the obligations owed under collateral warranties in multi‑layered ownership structures.
Key trends in African critical mineral projects – foreign direct investment and geopolitical dynamics
In the second of our series of articles looking at key trends in African critical minerals projects, we consider the role of foreign direct investment and geopolitical dynamics.
Construction Services Act: European Impact Assessment
The EU is developing a new Construction Services Act to harmonise rules, reduce fragmentation and support greener, more digital construction across the Single Market. Although the UK is outside the EU, these reforms will influence UK contractors operating in EU supply chains by shaping procurement rules, sustainability standards and digital compliance expectations.
Take Two – Thai and NOK Air rehabilitations five years later our top takeaways
As lessor exposure to Thai airlines increases, we revisit and update our top ten takeaways from the rehabilitation proceedings.
WhatsApp Doc? The pitfalls of adjudicating on an uncertain contractual basis – High Tech Construction Limited v WLP Trading and Marketing Limited
Disputed contract formation to undermine adjudication, restrict fraud challenges and highlight the importance of clear, enforceable agreements.
Uniform Building Contractors Ltd v WASA (Trinidad and Tobago) [2026] UKPC 2 – A Privy Council decision on FIDIC Yellow Book variations and notice
The decision of the Board in Uniform Building Contractors Ltd v The Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago [2026] UKPC 2 delivers a clear and unambiguous warning to contractors operating under FIDIC‑based design‑and‑build contracts.
Clarifying Natural Justice: Key Signals from the Singapore Courts
Recent Singapore Court of Appeal decisions emphasise that arbitration cannot sacrifice procedural fairness, offering clearer guidance on natural justice, tribunal conduct and limits on post‑award challenges
