Construction Law Insights

An essential knowledge resource for the construction sector

Global | Publication | March 2021

Businesses operating in the construction sector need access to the latest changes and developments from a legal team who has worked on some of the largest and most innovative projects in almost every country in the world. Construction law insights is a collection of our industry knowledge, curated through our global network of lawyers in this sector and beyond.

Our dedicated construction and engineering team provides a full cradle to grave legal service to a vast array of clients including institutional investors, project companies, sponsors, developers, contractors and financiers. We combine sector experience with commercial focus to deliver timely and properly reasoned construction law advice to clients in some of the most challenging jurisdictions for construction project delivery globally. The team has experience across every segment of construction from project inception through procurement and construction to operation and maintenance.

Latest insights

VAT reverse charge on construction services

The twice delayed VAT reverse charge on construction services came into effect on 1 March 2021.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 06, 2021

Construction Law Insights

Construction Insight: VAT and termination payments: Landlord considerations

In September 2020, responding to a recent decision of the ECJ, HMRC issued revised guidance (RCB 12/20) in which it expressed a change of position in relation to the VAT treatment of termination payments.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 29, 2021

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The UK Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

The CIS was introduced to counter perceived tax evasion in the construction industry and certain other businesses.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 29, 2021

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Update on UK Real Estate Development Market

The UK construction industry has shown resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges over the last 18 months.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 25, 2021

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Repurposing distressed assets

The UK economy is seeing a wave of distressed assets, principally retail and office properties, coming to the market and investors and developers are circling.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 11, 2021

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How can UK local authorities comply with Regulation 4(1)(b) of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 in light of current coronavirus restrictions?

The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) in a new paragraph entitled “What changes have been introduced to neighbourhood planning in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?” (Paragraph: 107 Reference ID: 41-107-20200925) introduced on 25 September 2020 states.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 10, 2021

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UK Supreme Court clarifies issues on parent company liability in Okpabi and others v Royal Dutch Shell Plc

This judgment from the UK Supreme Court provides clarification on the English courts’ treatment of jurisdictional challenges in the context of a claim brought against a UK domiciled parent company and its foreign domiciled subsidiary for alleged torts overseas.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 17, 2021

Environmental, social, governance (ESG)

Green Industrial Revolution announcement: Boris Johnson outlines his Ten Point Plan

Boris Johnson has set out the UK Government’s ten point plan for a green industrial revolution.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 18, 2020

Energy transition

The new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act: Implications for the energy and infrastructure sectors

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (the “Act”) introduces a number of temporary and permanent measures to restructuring and insolvency law which will affect creditors’ rights in the UK.

United Kingdom | Publication | August 27, 2020

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