Maximum penalty for boycott conduct – ACCC ‘cements’ importance of compliance 6 September 2022 By James Keeves Federal Court decision 'cements' importance of compliance with secondary boycott provisions in Part IV of the CCA Read on
ACCC Constructs Successful Boycott Case 3 March 2022 By James Keeves The ACCC continues to build on its efforts in the construction industry, with a win against construction company Hutchinson and the CFMMEU Read on
Construction Law Reform: Security of Payment in Hong Kong – what is it and what can you do to prepare? 19 October 2021 By Paul Starr KWM summarises the reforms relating to security of payment in Hong Kong and discusses how you can best prepare for the changes. Read on
The New Law on Apparent Bias of Arbitrators: Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd [2020] UKSC 48 15 April 2021 By Lucinda McPhee This article provides insights into the decisions in Halliburton v Chubb on the apparent bias of arbitrators and its practical implications Read on
Experts in Arbitration: Why A Hired Gun Will Often Come Undone! 25 November 2020 By Paul Starr When selecting experts in arbitration, an expert’s independence is key and will play into their expertise, preparation and court performance. Read on
Ten Tips from the Trenches of Construction Arbitration 30 October 2020 By Paul Starr Ten tips for construction arbitration: tender and contract preparation; realistic claims assessment; evidence; experts; discovery; legal advice. Read on
CCCS roars into action with enforcement proceedings against bid rigging agreements 10 June 2020 By Christopher Kew Competition & Consumer Commission Singapore (CCCS) infringement decision against companies for bid rigging tenders issued by Wildlife Reserves Singapore Read on
Cementing a new record – Federal Court imposes highest ever $1 million penalty for construction industry secondary boycotts 8 March 2018 By Will Bartlett The ACCC’s priority focus on anti-competitive behaviour in the commercial construction sector lays solid foundations for 2018 Read on
The Best Laid Plans: West Australian Supreme Court rules on copyright in building drawings 6 March 2018 By James MacLeod In Milankov Designs & Project Management Pty Ltd v Di Latte [2018] WASC 14, the WA Supreme Court has handed down a cautionary copyright tale to all prospective home builders. Read on
Hong Kong Competition Commission exposes construction bid rigging 15 June 2016 By Charmaine Lam Hong Kong Competition Commission exposes construction bid rigging Read on