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When is a collateral warranty not a construction contract? (Toppan Holdings v Simply Construct)

When is a collateral warranty not a construction contract? (Toppan Holdings v Simply Construct)

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on When is a collateral warranty not a construction contract? (Toppan Holdings v Simply Construct)

Admissibility of expert evidence in procurement challenges ( R (on the application of Good Law Project Ltd) v Minister for the Cabinet Office)

Admissibility of expert evidence in procurement challenges ( R (on the application of Good Law Project Ltd) v Minister for the Cabinet Office)

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The limits of disclosure under the pilot—what you won’t get even if you ask (Curtiss v Zurich Insurance plc)

The limits of disclosure under the pilot—what you won’t get even if you ask (Curtiss v Zurich Insurance plc)

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Construction weekly highlights—29 July 2021

Construction weekly highlights—29 July 2021

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Liquidated damages in construction contracts

Liquidated damages in construction contracts

Liquidated damages in construction contractsThis Practice Note explains what liquidated and ascertained damages (LADs/LDs) are and their purpose in a...

Concession contracts—materials and resources

Concession contracts—materials and resources

Concession contracts—materials and resourcesA concession is a form of public private partnership (PPP). It is a long term contractual arrangement...

JCT collateral warranties

JCT collateral warranties

JCT collateral warrantiesA warranty'>collateral warranty is a contract which is collateral to, or sits alongside, the underlying or primary contract...

What is the difference between joint insured, co-insured and composite insured?

What is the difference between joint insured, co-insured and composite insured?

What is the difference between joint insured, co-insured and composite insured?In financing and construction documentation for development projects it...

Practice notes

The final account in construction and engineering contracts

The final account in construction and engineering contractsWhat is the final account?The expression 'final account' refers to the consolidated...
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19th May
Practice notes

Quantum in construction claims

Quantum in construction claimsThis Practice Note looks at some of the key considerations that may need to be taken into account when a party to a...
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19th May
Practice notes

Differences between adjudication and other forms of dispute resolution

Differences between adjudication and other forms of dispute resolutionThis Practice Note identifies some of the key differences between adjudication...
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Produced in partnership with 4 Pump Court 19th May
Practice notes

Retention bonds

Retention bondsA retention bond is a particular form of performance bond usually written as an 'on demand' instrument. This Practice Note...
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Produced in partnership with Kennedys 19th May
Practice notes

Loss and expense

Loss and expenseClaims by contractors for loss and expense arising from a disturbance to progress of the works are one of the most debated and...
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19th May
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FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Red Book 2017

FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Red Book 2017In December 2017, FIDIC launched the second editions of the Red, Yellow and Silver Book. This...
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Produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Corbett & Co 19th May
Practice notes

NEC Professional Service Contract

NEC Professional Service ContractThe NEC Professional Service Contract (PSC) is a long form consultant appointment published as part of the NEC suite...
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19th May
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The Scheme for Construction Contracts

The Scheme for Construction Contracts This Practice Note looks at the Scheme for Construction Contracts, as contained in:•the schedule to the Scheme...
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19th May
Practice notes

The prevention principle

The prevention principleThis Practice Note considers the meaning and nature of the prevention principle and its relevance to delay claims in...
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Produced in partnership with Tim James Seal 19th May
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Duty to warn

Duty to warnThis Practice Note examines the extent to which contractors, sub-contractors and consultants have a duty to warn their employer of...
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19th May
Practice notes

FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Silver Book 2017

FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Silver Book 2017In December 2017, FIDIC launched the second editions of the Red, Yellow and Silver Book. This...
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Produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Corbett & Co 19th May
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MF/2 Rev 2 (1999)

MF/2 Rev 2 (1999)'MF/2' is one of the suite of Model Forms published on behalf of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the...
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19th May
Practice notes

The contractor's programme

The contractor's programmeThis Practice Note considers the status of the programme in a construction contract, what difference it makes if the...
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19th May
Practice notes

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contractsThe Public Private Partnership (PPP) models are a popular way for governments to involve private investment,...
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Produced in partnership with Victoria McGie 19th May
Practice notes

Design and build procurement

Design and build procurementThis Practice Note explains what design and build (commonly referred to as ‘D&B’) procurement is. It also considers why an...
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19th May
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Pricing structures in construction contracts

Pricing structures in construction contractsThis Practice Note compares the pricing structures most commonly used in construction contracts. It...
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19th May

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Modern slavery in the construction industry

Modern slavery in the construction industryAn estimated seven per cent of the global workforce works in construction. Many millions of people building...
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1st Aug
Q&As

If a company self-reports a corrupt transaction but withholds details of other incidences of bribery, will the SFO give them the benefit of having self reported?

If a company self-reports a corrupt transaction but withholds details of other incidences of bribery, will the SFO give them the benefit of having...
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1st Aug
Practice notes

Debarment for bribery convictions

Debarment for bribery convictionsBrexit impact—public procurementThe UK public procurement regime derives from EU public procurement laws, and is...
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Produced in partnership with Will Glover of 3 Temple Gardens 31st Jul
Practice notes

The Bribery Act 2010—an introductory guide

The Bribery Act 2010—an introductory guideThe Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010) was passed to ensure the UK’s compliance with the Organisation for Economic...
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Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 30th Jul
Practice notes

Failing to prevent bribery

Failing to prevent briberyCorporate criminal liability for bribery—section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010This offence can only be committed by relevant...
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30th Jul
Practice notes

Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officials

Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officialsThe purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the...
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Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 30th Jul
Practice notes

FCPA—who it applies to and what it prohibits (US)

FCPA—who it applies to and what it prohibits (US)What is the FCPA and what does it prohibit?The Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was enacted...
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30th Jul
Precedents

Anti-slavery and human trafficking statement for a business in the construction sector

Anti-slavery and human trafficking statement for a business in the construction sector1: Opening statement from senior management[Name of...
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30th Jul
Precedents

Modern slavery: contract clauses for construction contracts

Modern slavery: contract clauses for construction contracts1DefinitionsModern Slavery Policy•means the Employer's anti-slavery and human trafficking...
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30th Jul
Practice notes

The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act 2010 compared

The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act 2010 comparedBackground to the Foreign Corrupt Practices ActThe US Foreign Corrupt...
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30th Jul
Practice notes

Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010Facilitating the performance of a duty by public officialsFacilitation payments, also known as...
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Produced in partnership with Richard Furlong of Carmelite Chambers 30th Jul
Practice notes

Hospitality and promotional expenditure

Hospitality and promotional expenditureAlmost every business and everyone involved in the carrying on of a trade incorporates an element of...
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Produced in partnership with Joanna Dimmock of White & Case 30th Jul
Practice notes

Internal investigation on suspicion of bribery—checklist

The following questions and issues should be at the forefront of a lawyer’s mind when advising in relation to an internal investigation...
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8th Jan
Precedents

Anti-bribery clause (short form)—construction contracts

Anti-bribery 1 Bribery Laws means the Bribery Act 2010 [and all other applicable UK legislation, regulations and...
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26th Sep
Precedents

Anti-bribery clause (long form)—construction contracts

Anti-bribery (long form) 1 Bribery Laws means the Bribery Act 2010 [and associated guidance published by the...
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26th Sep
Practice notes

Risk assessment for bribery—checklist

Is risk assessment overseen at the highest level in the company? In order to show top level commitment to anti-bribery measures, a...
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25th Sep
Practice notes

Indicators of corruption—checklist

Businesses and their employees must be alert to indicators of corruption. The following checklist identifies indicators of corruption...
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25th Sep
Practice notes

Bribery prevention—UK businesses—checklist

• Has your company got a clear and forthright code of ethics which explicitly refers to a zero tolerance of bribery and corruption? This...
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25th Sep
Practice notes

Due diligence—representatives—checklist

• Any agent or representative of a business should be subject to due diligence • The company will have to make their own inquiries...
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25th Sep
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Due diligence—overseas ventures—checklist

• Does the company have a due diligence policy which covers all parties to a business relationship, including the company's supply...
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25th Sep

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Hearsay evidence in civil litigation

Hearsay evidence in civil litigation

Hearsay evidence in civil litigationThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further below.This Practice

Parliamentary committees

Parliamentary committees

Parliamentary committeesIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. At this point in time (referred to in UK law as ‘IP completion day’), key transitional arrangements come to

Fraud by false representation

Fraud by false representation

Fraud by false representationFraud by false representationFraud by false representation applies to a broader range of conduct than the offences under the preceding legislation (the Theft Act 1968 (TA 1968)). No gain or loss need actually be made, and no deception need operate on the mind of the

Working with counsel

Working with counsel

Working with counselInstructing counsel to advocate on a client’s behalf should be a matter of careful thought and preparation. The role of counsel is to provide independent objective advice and to deploy the skill of advocacy on behalf of the client. Although they are part of a team, they also