Legal notes: breach of contract

The idea that you must not take advantage of another’s breach of contract caused by your actions is relevant to construction negotiations. But Stuart Pemble says it is not as important as previously thought

Legal notes: Much ado in Pantoland

With another legal year behind them (oh yes it is!), the legal notes team of Allyson Colby, James Driscoll and Stuart Pemble bring down the curtain on 2017, taking inspiration from the traditional pantomime with their review of the most show-stopping cases from the past 12 months

Cruden’s case law curio

The Court of Session recently rejected a novel claim brought by a contractor against a third party who caused delay to a construction contract. Stuart Pemble investigates

Failing your assignment

A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the problems caused by parties failing to assign documents properly. Stuart Pemble gives you fair warning

Not so perfect partnering clauses

The TCC has considered the meaning of the partnering clause at the heart of the NEC suite of contracts. Stuart Pemble explains that the clause might not have the effect the contract drafters hoped