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Posted April 11, 2017 | Published in Dispute resolution

In his latest blog Robbie McCrea examines the key changes outlined in the FIDIC’s pre-release version of the new Conditions of Contracts for Plant and Design Build (“the Proposed 2017 Yellow Book”).

Posted April 1, 2017 | Published in General

Jeremy Glover provides insight into the key topics that feature in April’s issue of Dispatch, Fenwick Elliott’s monthly newsletter which focuses on some of the most significant legal developments within the building, engineering and energy sectors.

Posted March 31, 2017 | Published in Dispute resolution
In his latest blog, Jonathan More discusses the Scottish High Court’s new Practice Note relating to Commercial Actions and its promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution on proceedings.
Posted March 17, 2017 | Published in Contracts & documentation

There is a real buzz in the industry surrounding the forthcoming release of the NEC4 form of contract. Perhaps this buzz is down to the success the previous version of this form of contract, NEC3, has enjoyed in the industry since its release in 2005.

Posted March 10, 2017 | Published in Dispute resolution

Jonathan More reflects on the Notices of Adjudication issued against four of his clients over the Christmas period. Does a party gain a strategic advantage by commencing a Christmas ‘ambush’ adjudication? How would the appointed adjudicators manage them over the festive period?

Posted March 9, 2017 | Published in Dispute resolution

Fenwick Elliott has supported the ICC Mediation Week for many years, including the 12th Mediation Competition (3-8 February 2017).

Posted March 9, 2017 | Published in Contracts & documentation

In this post, Jonathan More considers the standard mutual trust provision generally found at clause 10 of the NEC suite of contracts.