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Fenwick Elliott Partner Ben Smith was joined by Mathias Cheung of Atkin Chambers for a practical case law update which examined what recent decisions mean for parties drafting and administering construction contracts.
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has just issued its ruling in Roger and Suzanne Brookhouse v The Environment Agency [2026] UKUT 209 (LC), awarding Fenwick Elliott’s clients £3.3 million to reinstate their historic Grade II-listed home following damage to the grounds which was caused by increased groundwater levels arising from flood defence works.
May’s Dispatch looks at withholding (or pay less) notices, and when the residential occupier exemption might prevent an attempted adjudication.
In Part 2 of their analysis of delay claims in data centre construction, Fenwick Elliott partner Edward Foyle and GBSQD partner Ahmed Elkordy share guidance on what to do when the delays occur, how to manage delays on the project and how to make a claim in respect of critical delay caused.
April’s Dispatch looks at personal guarantees and the movement from “subject to contract” letters to binding agreements.
In Part 1 of their analysis of delay claims in data centre construction, Fenwick Elliott partner Edward Foyle and GBSQD partner Ahmed Elkordy examine how and why data centre construction differs from traditional sectors, identify common causes of delay and explore how these delays impact progress.
Ted Lowery looks at a case that examines whether a settlement agreement became binding.
The TCC has handed down a landmark decision in Crest Nicholson v Ardmore, granting both anticipatory and adjudication based Building Liability Orders and providing important guidance on the scope and application of the BLO regime. This blog examines the judgment and what this decision means in practice for developers, contractors and associated companies.
This issue of International Quarterly explores force majeure under FIDIC, recent case law, updates to the UAE Civil Code and the key updates to the global offshore wind sector.
Fenwick Elliott is delighted to announce the promotion of Huw Wilkins to Partner, effective from 1 April 2026.
