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Extension of time – differing approaches under standard form construction contracts

Standard form construction contracts always include a mechanism for assessing whether and how the time for completion of works should be extended. An extension of time must be granted where a certain type of delay occurs. Justin Mendelle and Uzma Raja explain how these are dealt with in different ways under the JCT and NEC suite of contracts.

Under the

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Energysolutions EU Ltd v Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (2016) – Landmark Case Report

How (Not) To Evaluate Tenders in a Public Procurement: Energysolutions EU Ltd v Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (2016) – Landmark Case Report

On 29 July 2016, the High Court handed down its judgment in one of the most high-profile and important public procurement cases in recent years, Energysolutions EU Ltd v Nuclear Decommissioning Authority [2016] EWHC. This case concerns various claims

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