Hong Kong Real Estate Finance and Covid 1921 April 2020
This article discusses potential issues with real estate financing documents in Hong Kong and provides practical guidance for borrowers and the lenders during COVID-19.
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Court of Appeal upholds exception to “pay now, argue later” principle in adjudication enforcement15 April 2020
This briefing examines the English Court of Appeal’s decision in PBS Energo AS v Bester Generacion UK Limited, an important judgment on the approach to enforcement of adjudication awards.
What should UK construction sites do during Covid-19?14 April 2020
This note considers the various health and safety guidance and legal requirements that are specifically applicable to construction projects in the UK, and how they impact on the question of whether construction sites should shut down or not during the pandemic.
UK planning system adjusts to COVID-196 April 2020
This article provides an update on the steps taken so far to address the ongoing planning challenges arising as a result of Covid-19 in the UK.
Construction operations or non-construction operations? That is the question2 April 2020
In this article we discuss a recent decision on payment notices issued in relation to construction contracts which do not distinguish between construction and non-construction operations.
Lockdown: Are you prepared if your project has to close because of coronavirus?16 March 2020
London Construction Partner Barry Hembling discusses the impact of the coronavirus on construction projects.
Adjudication and Insolvency: Exploring Bresco24 January 2020
In this briefing, we discuss a recent decision of the English Technology and Construction Court which provides useful guidance on exceptions to the general rule that a company in liquidation cannot pursue and enforce an adjudication.
Growing pains in construction joint venture agreements6 November 2019
The English Technology and Construction Court has held that the operation of a pain/gain mechanism in an NEC3 Option C (target cost) form of contract was only to be applied once works had completed, and not on an interim basis.
Notice of Adjudication: How important is it to get the name right?24 October 2019
Following a recent decision in the Technology & Construction Court, this article explores the trend towards looking at the substance of an adjudication notice over its form when ascertaining its validity.
Payment Provisions in construction contracts: when and what to imply from the scheme8 October 2019
A recent case about the construction of a new hotel using modular methods has provided important guidance on how payment arrangements in construction contracts operate in practice.