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Terminating a long-term contract is far from straightforward, and in particular, proving a Contractor's default is very difficult, given the risk of allegations as to repudiatory breach.

During our webinar on 22 July 2021, we had the pleasure of hearing Richard Wilmot-Smith KC's "Pet Peeves of Counsel and Arbitrators".

Part 36 offers are commonly used to settle disputes in England and Wales, before or after proceedings have commenced. However, a party can only accept a Part 36 offer if it is validly drafted.

Construction contracts typically identify the scope of works, the timescale in which they are to be performed and the price the contractor is to be paid for carrying them out.

It's a bold move for a construction law professional to outline in detail how to avoid the use of lawyers in construction projects.

Risk and liability allocation are perhaps the most fundamental, and certainly in the eyes of some clients, the most important parts of the formation of any construction contract...

The obvious one – it's in the title! Duration. The construction of the physical facility is just the starting point. Perhaps the contract envisages long-term operation – typically 20-25 years. Parties have to "live with each other"!

In the realm of construction and engineering, it is not unusual for project completion to be delayed.

The Institutional of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) provides a globally recognised series of model forms of agreement to provide optimum delivery in the process industries.

In this webinar, we were joined Boyana Milcheva who discussed construction contracts with Public Authorities: The Bulgarian Perspective and Prof. Hong-Sik (Justin) Chung who discussed changing trends of Korean contractors.

Have been drafted by a solicitor or barrister for their client, or show communication between them and their client, for the sole purpose of obtaining and providing legal advice...

In this webinar, we were joined by Xavier Leynaud who discussed concurrent delays in international projects and Kim Franklin KC who discussed the future of international dispute resolution.

Mediation provides the combination of efficiency and economy as a process and allows for the final resolution of a dispute.

In relation to the form of construction contracts, the parties may use a standard form of contract which is tailored to fit the project or a completely bespoke form of contract.

What is risk? Quite frankly it's just uncertainty. It's non-quantifiable events or circumstances that are avoided or minimised by effective project planning, procurement...

Employers and Contractors are able to draw up comprehensive payment regimes, which envisage the exact dates for payment and thus for Payment and Pay Less Notices.

The day of Mediation can be daunting for a client, and for many clients it will be their first experience of Mediation