Economic uncertainty around raw materials and shifts in post-pandemic planning has created tangible tensions surrounding international construction and infrastructure “mega projects”. There is a new focus on investment...more
In Leonardo S.p.A v. Doha Bank Assurance Company LLC1 the Appellate Division of the Qatar Financial Centre in a Judgement handed down by Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Justice Chelva Rajah SC and Justice Ali Malek QC stressed the...more
The increasing and dynamic impact of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is tangible. For example, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a “public health emergency of international concern” and in the...more
2/26/2020
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Construction Workers ,
Contract Price ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Entitlements ,
FDIC ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
General Contractors ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Time Extensions
International Construction Arbitration has received a shock. Consistent with the leading textbooks, a party seeking to rely on force majeure in a construction contract did not have to show that ‘but for’ the force majeure...more
International construction arbitration welcomes FIDIC's latest standard form contract: the “Emerald Book”. Known more formally as Conditions of Contract for Underground Works the contract is designed to address issues that...more
In international construction arbitration, the use of liquidated damages to address the consequences of failure by a contractor to finish the works by the date set for completion is widespread. Typically, the contractor...more
• The Court of Appeal has held that a clause denying an extension of time to a Contractor if there is concurrent delay is enforceable and is not contrary to the so-called “prevention principle.”
• The Court of Appeal...more
9/14/2018
/ Appeals ,
Claim Procedures ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
International Arbitration ,
Land Owners ,
Liquidated Damages ,
No Damage For Delay ,
Property Owners ,
Time Extensions