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We continue to see a high demand for data centres. Far from being ‘big sheds with lots of M&E’, they are technically complex, challenging projects which can give rise to all manner of legal issues and disputes. In this webinar, Lyndon Smith and Philip Hancock provide a practical guide to avoiding some of these potential pitfalls.
Lyndon Smith considers the key issues that need to be considered in the construction of data centres, which are increasingly reliant on sustainable practices.
Lyndon Smith and Marc Wilkins consider variations and delay under construction contracts and provide some practical tips for managing these and avoiding disputes.
Could the claiming party recover costs following an arbitrator’s withdrawal?
The difficulties that conflicting governing law provisions can cause parties to a project when trying to resolve disputes. Arbitration? Court?
Alexis Mourre became president of the ICC International Court of Arbitration on 1 July 2015 and very soon after commencing his role it became apparent that he intended to address some of the problems with arbitration.
There have been a number of cases over the past 12 months that have looked at the impartiality of adjudicators and arbitrators. Lyndon Smith explains more.
Lyndon Smith updates us on a recent legal case that has been important for international arbitration, as it is the common law test for apparent bias and highlights the weaknesses of the 2014 edition of the IBA Guidelines.
What was the extent of the fitness for purpose obligations under the contract?
What was the effect of the architect’s certificates?
In this article Lyndon Smith summarises the main dispute resolution processes generally available in demolition and construction.
Was the adjudicator validly appointed under a binding contractual provision?