“A contract means what it says”: Sir Robert Akenhead and David Johnson for Building Magazine
Sir Robert Akenhead, with assistance from David Johnson, explains how a literal interpretation of wording sent a contractor’s argument off […]
29th Aug 2019
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“The Prevention Principle after North Midland v Cyden Homes: Time for Change?” – Max Twivy for the ICLR
“The Prevention Principle After North Midland v Cyden Homes” by pupil barrister Max Twivy appears in the most recent issue […]
26th Jul 2019
“Contracting for Brexit” – Rupert Choat for Building Magazine
Rupert Choat examines the legal position regarding unexpected circumstances arising from Brexit. Originally published in Building Magazine 20 June 2019 […]
20th Jun 2019
Brexit: The effects on the construction industry – a speech to the CIArb
Martin Bowdery QC presented to the CIArb North East Branch on Thursday 28 March 2019 on Brexit and the effects […]
30th Apr 2019
“What is retained EU law?” Mathias Cheung for Lexis Nexis
This Q&A, produced by Mathias Cheung in partnership with LexisNexis, outlines the scope and meaning of retained EU law (including retained legislation, […]
12th Mar 2019
“A matter of personality”: Sir Robert Akenhead and Christopher Reid for Building Magazine
Sir Robert Akenhead, with assistance from Christopher Reid, discusses to what extent may a company without legal representatives be treated […]
5th Mar 2019
“2018 in legal – the year of the agreement” – Rupert Choat for Building Magazine
Rupert Choat looks back at 2018. Originally published in Building magazine – 20 December 2018. While one particular agreement dominated […]
20th Dec 2018
The possible impact of Brexit on the UK’s oil and gas industry
Oil and gas prices dropped considerably between 2014 and 2017, but the market has since stabilised Brexit is unlikely to […]
13th Dec 2018
Guide to insolvency in PFI/PF2 projects: Mathias Cheung for LexisNexis
This Practice Note, produced by Mathias Cheung in partnership with LexisNexis, considers insolvency aspects of PFI/PFI2 projects including contractual provisions […]
12th Dec 2018
Turning back the clock – can the UK’s Article 50 notice be revoked unilaterally?
Mathias Cheung discusses the Advocate General’s opinion and the CJEU’s ruling on unilateral revocation of the UK’s Article 50 notice: […]
10th Dec 2018
The November 2018 Draft Withdrawal Agreement – Implications for Civil Litigation in the UK?
Camille Slow considers those provisions of the Draft Withdrawal Agreement currently due to be considered by Parliament which would have […]
10th Dec 2018
“A country manor house conspiracy”: Sir Robert Akenhead and Omar Eljadi for Building Magazine
Sir Robert Akenhead, with assistance from Omar Eljadi, discuss the case of Palmer Birch vs Michael Lloyd and Christopher Lloyd, […]
23rd Nov 2018
“Agreed in principle”: Sir Robert Akenhead and Christopher Reid for Building Magazine
Sir Robert Akenhead, with assistance from Christopher Reid, asks “when is a contract a contract? – is it when a […]
4th Sep 2018
Steven Walker QC shares his Expert View in Construction Disputes magazine
Steven Walker QC gives his views on trends in a panel of experts for Corporate Disputes magazine this quarter. In […]
26th Jun 2018
“Careless talk can cost cases”: Sir Robert Akenhead and Omar Eljadi for Building Magazine
Sir Robert Akenhead, with assistance from Omar Eljadi, highlight the dangers of a private conversation between one party in a […]
31st May 2018
Dealing with Brexit and Insolvency Risks in PFI Projects
Mathias Cheung discusses the potential implications of Brexit on insolvency risks in PFI projects: The ongoing joint inquiry on the […]
25th May 2018
Brexit, PFI Contracts, and the Way Ahead
Nicholas Maciolek discusses Brexit and the way ahead for PFI projects: PFI contracts are potentially under pressure from Brexit due […]
24th May 2018
Brexit and the Conflict of Laws
Christopher Reid discusses the implications for conflict of laws: Brexit will potentially have an impact on the rules and principles […]
24th May 2018
“What are indemnity clauses for?” – Nicholas Baatz QC on FIDIC for Building Magazine
Nicholas Baatz QC explains the potential effects of indemnity clauses in the new Red, Yellow and Silver Books Buried away […]
28th Mar 2018
“Not quite the last word”: Robert Akenhead and Christopher Reid for Building Magazine
Robert Akenhead explains why final isn’t always final – so make sure your contract’s finality provisions are clear and explicit. […]
9th Mar 2018