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.
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.
We consider the recent judgment in Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited, which addresses the question of whether an assignee of rights under a construction contract is entitled to adjudicate in respect of those rights.
OLG Düsseldorf declares index clause in commercial lease agreement invalid – tenant has claim for repayment against landlord.
Greenwashing is rising amid ESG pressures, leaving both financiers and businesses exposed to regulatory and consumer scrutiny. Regulators are enforcing stricter standards, exposing companies to reputational, legal, and financial risks for misleading sustainability claims.
In a significant decision from the Technology and Construction Court, Alexander Nissen KC found that the claimant contractor, Matière SAS, had breached an express obligation of good faith under both a consortium agreement and a collaboration agreement in relation to the HS2 ‘Green Tunnels Project’.
The judgment provides clarification on the scope and limitations of the FTT’s powers when making remediation orders under the BSA 2022.
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider interesting decisions on arbitration, building safety issues and contract construction.
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a key Supreme Court decision on Building Safety Act 2022 obligations, as well as decisions on collision liability, most appropriate jurisdiction and the benefits of a restrictive covenant.
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we have a mixture of property, insurance and court procedural issues.
Cost control and commercial certainty remain significant challenges for large infrastructure projects, with frequent budget overruns and delays highlighting the need for better planning, stakeholder collaboration and streamlined legal processes.
This significant decision regarding remediation contribution orders (“RCOs”) under the Building Safety Act 2022 demonstrates the tribunal’s approach to determining what is “just and equitable” when making RCOs against associated companies and provides important guidance on the scope of the new legislation.
