- November 25, 2016
Time to party (over that wall) like its 1996
As the incredible rise of our transatlantic wall-building friend sets gently into the twilight of credulity, it provides us with an opportunity to get back to reality with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (PWA 1996). The PWA 1996 remains something of an unusual beast. For an Act that features so heavily in a construction … Continue reading Time to party (over that wall) like its 1996 →
- July 6, 2016
Common sense is over-rated
At first glance, Carillion Construction Ltd v Woods Bagot Europe Ltd and others appears to be important because it touches on a common issue in delay and disruption claims of how an extension of time is to be awarded. However, on closer inspection the case is not really about delay and disruption. It is merely another … Continue reading Common sense is over-rated →
- December 23, 2015
The perils of a joint names present
Call me Scrooge but, at this time of year, it’s nice to have a reminder that doing things jointly does not always bring benefits. The case of SSE Generation Ltd v Hochtief Solutions AG (a decision of the Scottish Outer House) is a festive lesson in the importance of the joint names insurance defence.
