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ARTICLE · 09 JUNE 2015

Projects And Construction Law Update - June 8, 2015

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Please see below Clyde & Co's latest projects and construction law update - a regular review aimed at providing up-to-date information for those in the construction and infrastructure industry.

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Please see below Clyde & Co's latest projects and construction law update - a regular review aimed at providing up-to-date information for those in the construction and infrastructure industry.

We look at industry news as well as recent court decisions concerning:

  • a dispute under  the 1987 FIDIC Red Book
  • challenging the public procurement process
  • the need for clear drafting if absolute obligations are intended
  • the ability of an adjudicator to award restitution
  • a dispute under an NEC term service contract
  • the danger of failing to comply with contractual requirements for submitting payment applications

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