On 9 July 2024, the UK Supreme Court delivered judgment in a case which provides useful guidance as to whether a collateral warranty should be regarded as a “construction contract” for the purposes of adjudication. Clare Cashin, of our projects and construction group discusses a new view on Collateral Warranties. To read the full article click here: https://lnkd.in/e7EQYVke #Construction #Adjudication #CollateralWarranties
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In a long-awaited decision, the Supreme Court has clarified when a collateral warranty can be a 'construction contract' under the Construction Act 1996. We've deconstructed the court's ruling in our latest article, where we look at the facts of the case and the key takeaways. Find out more: https://loom.ly/cuy8x9w
Can a collateral warranty be a 'construction contract'? The Supreme Court decides in Abbey Healthcare v Augusta | Foot Anstey
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💡 In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider the first decision by the Supreme Court on the meaning of “construction contract”, as well as judgments on agency, novation and interest provisions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNrM9fkx #WFW #DisputeResolution #Construction #Maritime
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 213
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Partner Spencer West LLP-Construction, Engineering, Energy and Projects- helping clients avoid and resolve disputes, and manage risks
Hot off the press from the Supreme Court: Most collateral warranties now won’t qualify as a “construction contract” under the Construction Act and statutory adjudication won’t apply to their disputes. To get round this going forwards, parties with an appetite for adjudication will need to include voluntary adjudication provisions in their collateral warranties at contracting stage. Sensible reasoning and result as more fully outlined by Anneliese Day KC #construction #adjudication #spencerwest
Supreme Court rules Collateral Warranty is not a Construction Contract - Fountain Court Chambers
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💡 Q: When is a construction contract NOT a construction contract? A: read this great insight by my Forsters LLP #construction #disputes colleague Dan Cudlipp on a recent Supreme Court decision giving some welcome clarity
Supreme Court ends statutory adjudications on collateral warranties (via Passle)
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The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a collateral warranty is not a "construction contract" for the purposes of the section 104(1) of Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (Construction Act 1996). This means parties do not have any statutory right at any time to adjudicate any dispute under it. Read more from our Construction team below: #construction #constructioncontract #constructionact #adjudication #collateralwarranty #supremecourt
Most Collateral Warranties will not be a construction contract, says Supreme Court
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See our latest Casewatch: “NSW Supreme Court Lays Out Principles of Defect Compensation” This case demonstrates the basics of the courts approach to compensation for defects and is useful as a reminder to contractors and builders to remain aware of trial awards, as well as the potential expenses. Check out our latest Casewatch on the matter of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯 98726 𝘷 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘵𝘺 𝘓𝘵𝘥 (𝘕𝘰 3) [2024] 𝘕𝘚𝘞𝘚𝘊 673 𝑁𝑆𝑊𝐶𝐴 85’ at the following link: https://lnkd.in/g73erkn4 #doylesconstructionlawyers #doyles #constructionlawyers #constructioncontractlaw #construction #contractors #Construction #Casewatch #Law #casewatch #lawyers #australianconstruction #constructionmatters #legal #constructionlaw #constructioncase #constructioncontracts #constructionlawyer #contracts #contract #constructionlaw #australiaconstructionlaw #legaladvice #constructionproject
NSW Supreme Court Lays Out Principles of Defect Compensation
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Professional Support Lawyer - Beale & Co (Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure)
Great to be involved in this interesting case report on use of the "slip rule" ⬇ If you're interested in #adjudication or #legal developments, then sign up to Beale & Co's webinar next month too - https://lnkd.in/gK25mB7T (James Vernon) #ConstructionLaw #contract
In McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd v LJJ Ltd [2024] EWHC 1032 (TCC), the Court considered an adjudicator’s use of the ‘slip rule’ to correct a decision which addressed a factual point that had not been considered as part of the original decision. Thomas Wheeler, Harriet Sensier and Kayleigh Rhodes discuss. #construction #article #adjudication https://lnkd.in/eqvQPBp6
TCC issues guidance to ensure that adjudicators do not slip up when exercising their powers under the ‘slip rule’ to correct errors in a decision
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🚨 Security of Payment Alert 🚨 A win for common sense, with the Supreme Court confirming that a lawyer's letter of demand is not a payment claim under the SOP Act. Emily Barnett and I explain more. Head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter, or follow the Moray & Agnew page on LinkedIn (and turn on notifications) to be the first to receive our industry based legal updates.
The NSW Court of Appeal has recently considered whether a letter of demand meets the requirements of a payment claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW). This case highlights the importance of clarity and adherence to legal requirements in payment claim processes under the Act, as well as the significance of considering the document as a whole rather than relying solely on contextual factors. Sarah Hammond and Emily Barnett discuss. https://lnkd.in/eq2ip3xN #morayagnew #commercialdirections
Lawyer's Letter of Demand is Not a Payment Claim
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In the fifth edition of our 2023 Court Decision Summaries, Ken Salmon MCIArb, consultant solicitor at Slater Heelis LLP, summarises recent court decisions relating to the enforcement of adjudicators' Awards under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/esEAVbvZ #Ciarb #adjudication #legalcommunity #legalnews #article
Adjudication Case Law Update 2023: Part 5
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Welcome to the new construction adjudication series: a 5-article series that will tide over your dispute resolution needs till Christmas. This article sets the tone and (as the name suggests) explains what adjudication is, when to use it and why. #adjudication #constructionlaw #litigation
Construction adjudication: What adjudication is, when to use it and why?
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