Articles

Construction articles:

• 23 Apr 2013
  Exclusion Clauses - open to interpretation
  Commentary on the recent case of Kudos Catering (UK) Ltd v Manchester Central Convention Complex Ltd, and how a Scottish court would perhaps interpret a similar case.
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• 3 Dec 2012
  Limitation Clauses - Effective or not?
  Many people, particularly lawyers, may think it reasonable that if you contract on particular terms written down in black and white, you ought to be held to those terms in the event of a dispute.
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• 21 Nov 2012
  Letters of intent: Project Managers beware
  In construction matters, where time and money are often on the line, it is not uncommon for a contractor to begin construction work before a contract has actually been put in place.
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• 16 Nov 2012
  "Rough Justice" principles underpinning the Adjudication procedure confirmed
  In a recent decision of the Outer House of the Court of Session, the principles underpinning the adjudication system have once again been clarified.
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• 14 Jul 2011
  Can the Courts Vary Your Lease?
  There has recently been some discussion as to how, and to what extent, the Lands Tribunal can vary the terms of leases. Here, Hugh Angus, a Partner specialising in real estate, looks at some key cases, and provides a few useful tips for commercial landlo
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• 20 Jul 2010
  Are you being served?
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• 20 Jul 2010
  Adjudication - he who refers pays?
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• 20 Jul 2010
  Letters of Intent: proceed with caution
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• 20 Jul 2010
  Adjudicator’s awards – temporarily binding?
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• 9 Jul 2010
  Collateral Warranties, Net Contribution Clauses and Ladies in Black Cloaks
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