On-demand bonds – a comparative study of English and Italian law on Fraudulent or Abusive Calling
Lauren Adams and Giuseppe Broccoli (Partner at BDA Studio Legale, Milan) review Italian and English decision on fraudulent or abusive […]
1st Sep 2014
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Collateral Warranties: UK Case Law
This paper considers a number of UK cases relating to collateral warranties – which (despite the Contracts (Rights of Third […]
1st Aug 2014
What’s Special About Land? the Relationship Between Promissory and Proprietary Estoppel
It will be argued in this paper that there is no good reason to limit the offensive effect of equitable […]
1st Mar 2013
Considering Apportionment of Liability between Construction Professionals under the Contribution Act 1978
Contribution claims under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 are a common feature of commercial disputes. They are especially common […]
1st Nov 2012
Note on Simon Carves Ltd v Ensus UK Ltd
Andrew Goddard QC discusses the case of Simon Carves Ltd v Ensus UK Ltd for TECBAR Review. Note on Simon […]
1st Sep 2011
What is the status of a restitutionary power to revest title in insolvency?
This article considers the priority of a power to revest title in insolvency. It concludes that such powers are best […]
1st Jul 2011
Defective Premises Law: Time For Remedial Works?
David Johnson looks at the history and usefulness of the Defective Premises Act 1972, against the background of developments of […]
1st Jun 2011
What Lies Beneath…
James Howells addresses the issues in construction and engineering contracts relating to modern rail routes and systems. What lies beneath… […]
1st Apr 2011
Exploring proprietary restitution: The relationship between rescission and insolvency
This article examines the mechanism by which a claimant can rescind the transfer of an asset to the defendant, where […]
1st Feb 2011
Change: What it is, how it is valued and who should resolve any dispute?
A paper presented to meetings of the Society of Construction Law in Manchester on 26th April, Sheffield on 8th June […]
1st Feb 2011
Failure to estop: rationalising proprietary estoppel using failure of basis
Proprietary estoppel is claimed to rest, variously, on unconscionability, or on the unjust enrichment of the party who makes the […]
1st Jan 2011
Chantal Aimee Doerries QC reviews the developing international role of The Bar for Legal Week
Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC reviews the developing international opportunities open to the Bar in an article for Legal Week. She explains that […]
8th Dec 2010
Construing Construction Contracts: Principles, Policies & Practice
A paper based on talks given to meetings of the Society of Construction Law in London on 2nd December 2008, […]
1st Dec 2010
On turning a blind eye: Traditional Structures v HW Construction
If you notice that a supplier has mistakenly failed to charge for an item on their tender, can you accept […]
1st Nov 2010
Infrastructure Projects: Beware Wild Promises
Peter Fraser QC discusses the variables of time and cost in infrastructure project bids. Construction Solutions, FTI Consulting, Issue 2.
1st Aug 2010
Heartless: the case of a builder sued for having a heart attack
A builder suffered a heart attack during a job and could not finish the work. When his client sued him, […]
1st Jul 2010
Hard Times Provoke Commercial Innovation
Nicholas Baatz QC reviews recent case law relating to cost and profit sharing agreements as part of core construction and […]
1st Apr 2010
“Here” but “Not here”, the significance of Linnett v Halliwell for jurisdiction
Nicholas Baatz QC explains Linnett v Halliwells [2009] B.L.R. 312 makes more problematic the position of a party who wishes […]
1st Mar 2010
Anti-Pettifogging
Nicholas Baatz QC discusses pettifogging in an article for The American Lawyer Magazine, ALM Media Properties. To view the full […]
1st Oct 2009
Party Wall Act: Good news for good neighbours
Lucie Briggs discusses a recent decision on the Party Wall Act which means that those who consent to a party […]
1st Jul 2008
