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Supreme Court of NSW clarifies the nature and extent of the duty of care owed by building practitioners: What you need to know
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBP Act) commenced just over two years ago. A significant feature of the DBP Act is the statutory …
The ACCC pilots its first ‘effect test’ in misuse of market power proceedings
On 6 December 2019, the ACCC launched its first enforcement proceedings under the new ‘effects test’ prohibition on misuse of market power. The …
NSW security of payment reform update: what you need to know
In November 2018, significant amendments to NSW’s security of payment legislation, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 …
NSWCA highlights 'med-arb' pitfalls
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has recently affirmed the importance of strict compliance with legislative requirements when arbitrators seek to …
Infrastructure Trends - #10: An activist ATO
In this series of short articles we look at the current trends affecting infrastructure investment in Australia. This article considers trend #10 – An …
Infrastructure Trends - #4: Asset recycling is quickening pace
In this series of short articles we look at the current trends affecting infrastructure investment in Australia. This article considers trend # 4 – asset …
Our Construction and Infrastructure Disputes Practice 2017: A Global Snapshot
A Truly Global Practice UK, FRANCE, GERMANY, THE MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE AND AUSTRALIA A Snapshot
Good news for EPC contractors in the Australian market: Developments and trends in security of payment legislation
In Australia, both State and Federal governments have acknowledged the need to improve security of payment for EPC contractors and subcontractors. The …
Spotlight on Brad Strahorn, Partner, Dispute Resolution, Sydney
Brad Strahorn is a construction and infrastructure disputes specialist, based in our Sydney office. He advises on all aspects of the resolution of …
Construction Contracts Act WA - Citygate Properties Pty Ltd v BGC Construction Pty Ltd [2016] WASC 101
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in Citygate Properties Pty Ltd v BGC Construction Pty Ltd [2016] WASC 101 (the Decision) …
A global perspective on arbitrating construction and infrastructure
The construction industry is one of the major users of arbitration globally. The International Chamber of Commerce’s most recent statistics show that the …
‘Professional services’ exclusion clauses do not extend to the discharge of routine managerial functions
Summary The professional services exclusion is a common carve-out of the coverage provided by directors’ and officers’ (D&O) policies — such …
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