- September 25, 2013
A view from the bench: observations on the TeCSA marshalling scheme
I recently had the fortune of sitting on the TeCSA marshalling scheme, which allows junior lawyers specialising in technology, engineering or construction the opportunity to shadow TCC judges for one week. This gave me the unique opportunity to witness hearings from an entirely neutral perspective, without the normal influence of one’s own involvement in either … Continue reading A view from the bench: observations on the TeCSA marshalling scheme →
- February 13, 2013
How to get what you want – delay analysis
In so far as there can be trends among construction lawyers, it is, “trendy” to question whether delay is an area of “expertise”. Whether or not you use the evocative term “expert” or stick to my preferred, “analyst”, it is interesting to explore why the area of delay evidence is contentious and engenders so much … Continue reading How to get what you want – delay analysis →
- January 31, 2012
When is a construction operation not a “construction operation”?
We’ve all been there – sitting quietly in our office when an adjudication referral lands on our desk. Straight away the clock is ticking and deadlines are looming. However, before you even begin drafting the response, there’s the small matter of checking whether the contract’s provisions are Construction Act 1996 compliant. This might be your first ground for … Continue reading When is a construction operation not a “construction operation”? →
