The Building Safety Act 2022 remains a – or possibly *the* – big topic in…
Spring Promotions
We are delighted to announce a round of promotions at Archor. Sarah Lester and Adam…
Problems with payment provisions
As you will (or should!) know, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as…
Pay when paid on insolvency
You may already know ‘pay when paid’ provisions in construction contracts (that we have all…
Limitations of liability – is there too small a limit?
Limitation of liability clauses are commonly negotiated to protect parties from unexpected or excessive damages…
Payment and invoices – what to do?
Last year there were two cases known as Lidl v. Closed Circuit Cooling (t/a 3CL)…
The Archor Advent Calendar – Webinar Recording
Join Archor as we countdown to Christmas with an ‘Advent Calendar’ of construction updates –…
Archor named in The Times Best Law Firms 2024
The Times has published its list of the Best Law Firms for 2024 – and…
Archor: officially top tier lawyers (again)
We’re delighted to once again be ranked in the top tier of construction lawyers by…
The construction bond market and alternative security
There have been a record-breaking number of construction insolvencies in the UK over the past…
Court claims – getting on the right track
For decades, the English legal system has operated on the basis that the losing party…
Let’s talk about cash (and not the Building Safety Act…)
I was tasked with writing an article on the Building Safety Act (“BSA”). Now for…
Which came first – the smash and grab, or the true value adjudication?
If you’re an avid construction law fan, or really just someone involved in construction, you’ll…
The Ten Amendments – Webinar Recording
We’ve all seen contracts where the list of amendments is greater than the original contract…
Japanese knotweed – a new old problem?
The words “Japanese knotweed” will send a chill through even the most seasoned developer, and…
Dissatisfaction under NEC – more haste, less speed?
The judgment in Ravestein BV v. Trant Engineering Ltd [2023] is a timely reminder for…
Construction insolvency: understanding the essentials – webinar recording
The construction sector remains the most significant contributor to the insolvency numbers, and it’s not…
Can an insolvent party adjudicate? Another nail in the coffin…
Technically, insolvent companies can adjudicate – but a recent case has put yet another nail…
Two for the price of one! Judicial guidance on concurrent delay and termination – or not?
The TCC recently handed down its judgment in Thomas Barnes & Sons plc (in administration)…
If the cap don’t fit – dealing with contractual caps on liability
I know the normal saying is ‘if the shoe don’t fit’, but caps on liability…
Building Liability Orders – changing recovery and enforcement of claims
Alright, let’s start with the basics: what on earth is a BLO, or Building Liability…
Bonds, guarantees, and other nice things – Webinar Recording
The third part of our ‘dull trilogy’ is now available to view on our YouTube…
Insuring existing structures in JCT contracts
Insurance provisions are an important part of a construction contract that provide protection against different…
A better way to manage contractors? The world of management contracting
Although the JCT has published a management contract as a part of its suite for…
Is this interesting? The Late Payment Act and substantial remedies
With interest and inflation rates constantly in the news recently, thinking about what contractual terms…
So what exactly is a PCSA?
At its simplest, a PCSA is a Pre-Construction Services Agreement. In many ways, it does…
Novation and Assignment Explained – Webinar Recording
A recording of our webinar looking at novation and assignment, our second ‘dull’ webinar after…
Winding up petitions – where are we now?
Since June 2020, we have seen a temporary halt of issuing winding up petitions (WUPs)…
The mystery of statutory undertakers
If you’re a Dedicated Follower of Archor, you’ll know that we recently hosted a webinar…
Are you working at risk?
In the current times of grave uncertainty surrounding material prices and lead times, initially prompted…
The latest recruits to Team Archor
We’re delighted to announce the latest recruits to Team Archor. Most recently, Sophie Bennett has…
It’s dull but you asked for it: collateral warranties, the basics – webinar recording
Whenever we ask what do people want a talk on, we always get some people…
Construction law questions you were too afraid to ask – Webinar Recording
A recording of our webinar, which aims to answer the construction law questions that you…
Prince Andrew and the complexity of settlement agreements
A judge in America has ruled that Prince Andrew cannot rely on a settlement agreement…
New solicitor joins Team Archor
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of a new member of Team Archor – Hayley…
What happens next? Construction issues in 2022
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
Did you get that? The importance of documenting agreements
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
Adjudicating while insolvent
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
Construction supply shortages ramp up
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
Calm down LADs!
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
Dispute Adjudication Boards the JCT way
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
The Residential Property Developer Tax
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
The VAT reverse charge in the construction industry
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
Reserving your position in adjudication
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
When you just HAVE to adjudicate
This article is from December’s edition of Aggregate, which featured a month-by-month review of 2021.…
IR35, and labour and material shortages – Webinar Recording
A recording of a webinar hosted by Archor and Leathes Prior on the subject of IR 35 and the ongoing labour and material shortages and price increases in the construction market.
Once, Twice, Three Times an Invoice?
Not a Commodores’ classic, and definitely not Easy, we look in this article at yet…
An Introduction to JCT Insurance Clauses – Webinar Recording
A recording of a webinar hosted by Archor, specialist construction lawyers, looking at insurance clauses in construction contracts
JCT insurance provisions webinar – 16 September 2021, 8am
We’re delighted to host our first ever Archor webinar, which will look at the exciting…
Not quite so Alternative after all – the future of Alternative Dispute Resolution
It’s no secret that disputes are a timely and costly thing to get involved in.…
Thou shall not kill (or make your final date for payment subject to the issuing of an invoice)
Ok, so I get the link between murder and invoices triggering the final date for…
I’m a design and build contractor – do I have to act like a designer or a contractor?
Here’s a question. Why does a JCT Design and Build Contract (between an Employer and a…
I don’t like what you said – Challenging Adjudication Awards
In the world of construction, adjudication decisions are generally binding on an interim basis. That…
Archor is born!
Six senior construction lawyers have broken away from a well-known Top 100 law firm to…
Do I have a construction contract?
This might sound like a question with an obvious answer, but as ever with lawyers…
Do I have to adjudicate my construction dispute?
It depends. (Of course that’s what lawyers would say.) Adjudication is a construction industry specific…
What is construction adjudication?
Good question. First things first, it’s not arbitration – something adjudication is often confused with. It is…