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Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Future Cities Series: Smart joint ventures and the climate challenge
With Covid-19 and climate change targets set to drive dramatic change in property use, we explore smarter ways to deploy city real estate.Great change is …
Future Cities Series: Can smart buildings revive the office?
Our Future Cities series explores how smart buildings can help tempt workers back to the post-pandemic office This article is part of our …
Contractor entitled to claim lost profits under Operation and Maintenance contract following Owner's breach of Design and Build Agreement
Infrastructure projects often involve a complex suite of documents which are negotiated together but each constitutes a separate binding agreement. By …
Future Cities series: Will changing consumer tastes shape the modern city?
Few sectors have seen as much upheaval from the pandemic as retail. As the High Street goes digital, how will modern cities evolve?At the start of the …
Opportunities for future-proofing construction contracts (Japan)
The ability to adapt to changing circumstances will be a defining feature for businesses in 2020 and the construction industry is no different. The …
Future Cities Series: Tech-driven supply chains to help shape future cities
With Covid-19 disrupting trade flows, we assess the importance of resilient supply chains to future citiesThe criticality of global supply chains to not …
Future Cities Series: Real Estate in a post-Covid world
Real estate in modern cities will see lasting change from the pandemic. The property industry should prepare now.There is no doubt that Covid-19 will …
CONSTRUCTION JOINT VENTURES – A RECAP OF KEY ISSUES TO CONSIDER AND PRACTICAL TIPS
On 6 February 2020, Global Head of Contentious Construction and Infrastructure, Craig Shepherd, Head of Finance in Japan, Keith Gamble, and Dispute …
The Brexit Podcast
Our regular series of podcasts to keep you up-to-date with the critical issues facing business post-Brexit.On our Herbert Smith Freehills Podcast …
An industry divided: Proposed reform of retentions in the UK
The UK construction industry is currently engaged in a heated debate about the future of cash retentions in construction projects. Indeed, the issue of …
High speed rail projects – risks and opportunities
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Tokyo office recently welcomed some 70 clients and industry professionals to its 8th Annual Construction Conference. The theme …
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