Changing Course: Navigating Variations Under JCT and NEC Contracts
21 May 2025
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15 May 2025
In its decision issued last week (West Dulwich Action Group v London Borough of Lambeth[1] ), the High Court determined that the London Borough of Lambeth (“Council”) acted unlawfully in establishing an experimental low traffic neighbourhood (“LTN”) in Dulwich, South London. The Court’s decision does not limit a local authority’s ability to establish LTNs. However,…
Read more9 May 2025
In this article, we build upon the insights shared in our previous article, which outlined key considerations when negotiating standard form construction contracts, discussing lessons learnt from a recent case from the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) involving electronic and hard copy versions of the same document: John Sisk and Son Limited and Capital &…
Read more1 May 2025
With local elections taking place this week, Returning Officers and their teams may be considering what options are open to the disgruntled candidate or elector who seeks to challenge a result. Emyr Thomas explains. Problems at the count? Act quickly! If, following the declaration, something significant happens which could give rise to a challenge (for…
Read more23 April 2025
17 April 2025
On 15 April 2025, Ofgem published its decision to approve the Target Model Option 4+ (“TM04+”) package of reforms to the UK’s electricity grid connection regime. This decision marks a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to accelerate decarbonisation and achieve its target of 95% carbon-free electricity by 2030. The TM04+ reforms directly respond…
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17 April 2025
On 26 February 2025, the Government published its Construction Products Reform Green Paper, alongside its formal response to the Grenfell Tower public inquiry’s final report. The Green Paper contains proposals for reforming the construction products regime and addresses key recommendations from the Inquiry’s Phase 2 Report[1]. It also responds to two independent reviews commissioned by…
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