Large construction projects, by their very nature, carry significant commercial and financial risk for the parties involved. Contributing to this overall risk is the reality that an act of nature or other circumstance beyond...more
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On 31 December 2019, a new coronavirus disease, now officially named “Covid-19”, was first reported to the World Health Organization (the “WHO”)’s Country Office in China. On 11 March 2020, the WHO stated that “Covid-19 can...more
A Case Against One-Size-Fits-All Construction Contracts -
Project development involves careful planning and clear contractual requirements on the front end to help ensure that the project is completed on time and within...more
Suitability of Arbitration Rules for Construction Disputes -
Arbitration continues to be the preferred method of dispute resolution for construction disputes.
With many large infrastructure projects being financed,...more
Construction Disputes Update:
Risk Allocation and the Availability of NonContractual Claims -
The fact pattern is all too common in complex commercial construction cases. Following extensive negotiations, an owner and a...more