Contractors should change contracts to ensure they pass HSE charges to correct company, says expert

OPINION: Building contractors should be busy revising their standard contracts to make sure that they are not about to be on the hook for costs caused by the health and safety lapses of another company. 01 Feb 2012

Companies with Libyan operations should tread carefully on contract negotiation, says expert

OPINION: Libya has gone through dramatic recent political and social changes, and economic change cannot be far behind. For companies already doing business there it is an unsettling time, but they should be careful about how they go about protecting their... 12 Jan 2012

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Oral construction contracts come under Construction Act as changes come into force

The Construction Act will now apply to oral as well as written construction contracts in England, Wales and Scotland The change will affect the use of letters of intent and contracts based on standard terms and conditions which are supplemented by oral agreements.... 03 Oct 2011