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We provide prompt, strategic early claims advice, identifying key issues, assessing merits and shaping focused strategies that minimise escalation, optimise outcomes and support informed commercial decisions.
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We guide clients in using proactive, independent Dispute Avoidance Boards, leveraging our leading expertise to resolve issues early and support effective dispute management on projects worldwide.
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We deliver bespoke, practical training on all aspects of the construction lifecycle, strengthening team capability and providing accessible legal updates, seminars and events to support ongoing learning and informed decision-making.
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We help clients navigate evolving sustainability legislation and standards, offering practical guidance that supports compliance, manages risk, integrates new technologies and protects both project performance and reputation.
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We provide clear, practical health and safety guidance, helping clients meet evolving legal obligations, implement best practice and navigate the Building Safety Act’s complex and changing requirements.
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We help clients navigate the legal and contractual implications of BIM, ensuring collaborative frameworks, clear responsibilities and effective protocols that support successful digital design and project delivery.
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Edward Foyle of Fenwick Elliott and Sanjay Patel KC of 4 Pump Court discuss the meaning of commonly used design obligations in standard forms of contract, including fitness for purpose, and consider what contractual obligations in respect of “design life” actually mean and how they apply to construction contracts.
Fenwick Elliott Partners Simon Tolson and Karen Gidwani are joined by 4 Pump Court’s Sanjay Patel to discuss the latest case law and developments surrounding termination, including the recent case of Energy Works (Hull) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd and others.
July 2021 Insight: The Role of the Engineer in the FIDIC 2017 Editions
Lyndon Smith and Marc Wilkins consider variations and delay under construction contracts and provide some practical tips for managing these and avoiding disputes.
Fenwick Elliott Senior Associate, Marc Wilkins questions whether employers are entitled to “descope” or terminate at their convenience in order to secure a better bargain elsewhere?
Fenwick Elliott Partner Mark Pantry explores the issue of ground risk and adverse site conditions in construction and engineering contracts.
Partners Karen Gidwani and Lucinda Robinson discuss how best to navigate your way through the practical and legal issues when faced with the termination of a contract.
What is Singapore’s approach to contracts under COVID-19?
Jeremy Glover has written a short note about “unforeseeable ground conditions” following the TCC’s rare judgment relating to a terminated biomass project using the FIDIC Silver Book.
This month’s Insight considers: Are you prepared?