Trebor Bassett Holdings Ltd & Anr v ADT Fire & Security

As Sarah Buckingham explains, one of the recurring themes in many of the contract negotiations we have seen this year relates to site conditions and who is to take this risk if they turn out to be unexpectedly adverse.

Parties sometimes try and restrict their obligations and potential exposure when negotiating contracts. As Philip Barnes notes, these clauses must be clear and concise otherwise you may find they are deemed to be unfair and unenforceable.

Charlene Linneman looks into the “battle of the forms”, with one of the examples a case about a fire at a popcorn making facility.