News & Insights (Construction & Engineering)

26-Apr-2012  |  Construction & Engineering

A contractor's obligations

What is a contractor's liability if a client specifies a particular product or material for use in a project and that product or ...

17-Apr-2012  |  Banking & Finance, Construction & Engineering, Planning & Environment, Real Estate & Infrastructure

Taylor Wessing shortlisted for 'Law Firm of the Year' in BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2012

Taylor Wessing has been shortlisted for the 'Law Firm of the Year' category in this year's BusinessGreen Leaders Awards ...

21-Mar-2012  |  Construction & Engineering

Taylor Wessing's Brad Fearn recognised in Building's top 50 rising stars of sustainability

Brad Fearn, Senior Associate in Taylor Wessing's Construction and Engineering Practice, has made it into leading trade ...

03-Feb-2012  |  Construction & Engineering, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure

Taylor Wessing hosts the launch of BCO Online Learning – Understanding Office Specifications

The London offices of international law firm Taylor Wessing, played host to over 70 real estate professionals at the launch of ...

12-Dec-2011  |  Construction & Engineering

Taylor Wessing's Construction team confirms second new partner for 2011

International law firm Taylor Wessing has strengthened its construction litigation capability with the hire of partner Joanne ...

07-Oct-2011  |  Construction & Engineering, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure

New network to support LGBT property professionals

Two major players in real estate have teamed up to launch an industry first – a network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and ...

14-Jul-2011  |  Construction & Engineering, Planning & Environment, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure

CRC Reports - only days left for submissions

Avoid penalties now! The first CRC reporting deadline is rapidly approaching and there are substantial penalties for ...

08-Jun-2011  |  Construction & Engineering

Time for a strategic energy policy

For a corporate investor, the green agenda is key, says [Helen] Garthwaite. "If you're investing in corporates or providing ...

11-May-2011  |  Construction & Engineering, Real Estate & Infrastructure

What does the Bribery Act 2010 mean for the Construction Sector?

The Bribery Act 2010 The Bribery Act 2010 ("the Act") establishes four types of offence. The first three offences can ...

10-May-2011  |  Construction & Engineering, Planning & Environment, Real Estate

BCO Guide on the selection of construction materials: Green is the new black...

The British Council for Offices has published the new edition of their long awaited guide: "Good Practice in the Selection ...

30-Mar-2011  |  Banking & Finance, Construction & Engineering, Planning & Environment, Real Estate, Tax

A greener Budget?

On Wednesday 23 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivered the Coalition Government's first full Budget. In ...

22-Feb-2011  |  Banking & Finance, Construction & Engineering, Planning & Environment, Real Estate

CRC - all change?

Exactly one year after coming into force, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme will be amended. These initial amendments form part of ...

10-Jan-2011  |  Construction & Engineering, Real Estate & Infrastructure

Taylor Wessing expands Construction practice with new partner hire

International law firm Taylor Wessing is delighted to announce the hire of David Quinlan, who joins the Construction and ...

25-Nov-2010  |  Banking & Finance, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Energy & Environment, Financial Institutions & Services, Planning & Environment, Projects, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure

European funding gap widens: latest research into cleantech and renewable energy

The early-stage funding arena has been deserted by most venture capital funds and the private equity community en masseA scarcity ...

04-Nov-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment, Planning & Environment, Projects, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure, The Middle East

Green Gulf – a sustainable future for the Middle East

What Europe and the Middle East can learn from each other when building a green economyGovernments across the world have stressed ...

22-Oct-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, Planning & Environment, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure

CRC and the Spending Review - The Government keeps the money

Background Even before the expiry of the first registration period for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) on 30 September ...

18-Oct-2010  |  Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Commercial Agreements, Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering, Copyright & Media Law, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Energy & Environment, Financial Institutions & Services, IT & Telecoms, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Logistics & Transport, Patents, Pharmaceutical Law, Planning & Environment, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery, Tax, Technology, Media & Telecoms, Trade Marks & Designs

MPF award for Taylor Wessing's commitment to sustainability

Taylor Wessing is celebrating after winning the Sustainability Reporting category at the prestigious MPF European Practice ...

14-Oct-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure

UK Sustainability Benchmarking Survey

Benchmarking performance in the built environment is central to the implementation of the sustainability agenda in the ...

29-Sep-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, The Middle East

Construction Law in the UAE - Expert Insight Q&A

Mark Fraser, a partner in the Dubai office of Taylor Wessing answers questions on where the construction future for the UAE ...

02-Sep-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment, Planning & Environment, Projects

Taylor Wessing engaged to advise Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (Lithuania) on its decommisssioning

International law firm Taylor Wessing has been engaged to represent the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania in connection ...

23-Aug-2010  |  Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Construction & Engineering, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - August 2010

Welcome to the August issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update. In this issue we look at: CVAs: Their effect on ...

02-Aug-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, Real Estate & Infrastructure

Taylor Wessing advises Heron International on Milton Court Tower development

Leading international law firm Taylor Wessing has advised long standing client Heron International on the construction aspects of ...

20-Jul-2010  |  Construction & Engineering

Adjudication: Emerging Trends and a Case Law Update

Adjudication in the Construction Industry: The Taylor Wessing Construction and Engineering team consider recent cases and ...

14-Jun-2010  |  Banking & Finance, Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment, Planning & Environment, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Tax

Property industry says Government's zero carbon building targets are unattainable

The biggest ever survey of the UK development Industry, released today, shows that approximately three-quarters of the industry – ...

25-Mar-2010  |  Banking & Finance, Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment, Planning & Environment, Real Estate

Does the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme affect you?

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order, the UK-wide mandatory carbon emissions trading scheme, has now been approved by ...

11-Mar-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, Real Estate, Real Estate & Infrastructure, The Middle East

Taylor Wessing expands construction group in Dubai with hire of partner Mark Fraser

Taylor Wessing (Middle East) LLP has announced the appointment of Mark Fraser, who will join the Firm's Dubai office as a Partner ...

09-Mar-2010  |  Banking & Finance, Construction & Engineering, Financial Institutions & Services, Real Estate

Taylor Wessing advises Deutsche Postbank on £80m Clapham redevelopment scheme

Taylor Wessing LLP has advised long standing client Deutsche Postbank AG on the provision of development finance to Cathedral ...

22-Feb-2010  |  Construction & Engineering

Construction Disputes - Litigation Costs

Following an extensive review of civil litigation costs last year, Lord Justice Jackson's final report on costs has been ...

01-Feb-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, The Middle East

Laying down safety law in the UAE

Stakeholders in the UAE construction industry face challenges in ensuring compliance with the country’s health and safety ...

23-Sep-2009  |  Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering

PODCAST: Legal Experts debates the OFT fines

Martin Baker explains the implications of the OFT's decision to fine 103 construction companies a total of £129.5 million for ...

21-May-2009  |  Construction & Engineering, Employment & Pensions, The Middle East

New hires for Taylor Wessing in Germany and the Middle East

Taylor Wessing is delighted to announce the appointments of new partner Tobias Neufeld and consultant Donald Turley to its ...

23-Apr-2009  |  Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment, Planning & Environment, Projects, Real Estate, Tax, Technology, Media & Telecoms

Taylor Wessing’s Sustainability Report wins two awards at The Property Marketing Awards 2009

Taylor Wessing’s Sustainability Report, Behind the Green Façade has led to the firm’s research consultancy, Spada, winning two ...

20-Jan-2009  |  Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment

Taylor Wessings' Sustainability Report is launched!

What is your awareness of, and attitude towards, current and proposed environmental legislation and the green agenda?  ...

16-Jan-2009  |  Construction & Engineering, Energy & Environment, Planning & Environment, Real Estate

Taylor Wessing survey reveals that economic downturn could drive sustainable development

Tenants willing to pay higher rents to secure environmentally friendly buildings The environmental industry is currently in the ...

15-Sep-2008  |  Banking & Finance, Commercial Agreements, Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Logistics & Transport, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery

Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 came into force.  How do these changes affect your company?  October 2008 ...

22-May-2008  |  Banking & Finance, Commercial Agreements, Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering, Consumer Brands, Copyright & Media Law, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Energy & Environment, Financial Institutions & Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Logistics & Transport, Projects, Real Estate, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery, Tax, Technology, Media & Telecoms

"All change please!" - Sweeping new UK legislation on unfair commercial practices comes into force on 26 May 2008

Criminal liability for unfair business-to-consumer ('B2C') commercial practices and misleading business-to-busines ('B2B') ...

19-Nov-2007  |  Construction & Engineering, Planning & Environment

How do you direct your company on Health & Safety issues?

New guidance leads the way.

01-Oct-2007  |  Banking & Finance, Commercial Agreements, Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Logistics & Transport, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Headline changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? Find a brief overview ...

01-Oct-2007  |  Banking & Finance, Commercial Agreements, Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Logistics & Transport, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2007 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company?

01-Oct-2007  |  Banking & Finance, Commercial Agreements, Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Logistics & Transport, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to April 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? April 2008 changes.

01-Oct-2007  |  Banking & Finance, Commercial Agreements, Competition, EU and Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Logistics & Transport, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Restructuring & Corporate Recovery, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Directors' Duties

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company's Directors' ...

11-Sep-2007  |  Construction & Engineering, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Corporate Manslaughter for Construction Deaths

Is prosecution just a matter of time?

30-Jul-2007  |  Construction & Engineering, Corporate

Give yourself up

The Office of Fair Trading has been targeting the construction sector. A recent decision by the Competition Appeal Tribunal ...

20-Mar-2006  |  Construction & Engineering

Construction Act Review: A missed opportunity?

The Department of Trade and Industry's proposals for amending the Construction Act have met with only muted reaction from the ...

16-Dec-2005  |  Construction & Engineering

Confused about which of the 2005 JCT design contracts is right for your project?

Want to know how the key terms compare? Here's how to pick a winner ...