Category: Construction

Pinsent Masons Strengthens team in Disputes Practice Group

Pinsent Masons Strengthens team in Disputes Practice Group. Pinsent Masons has appointed Edward Shaw as a partner within its disputes practice group located in London. Edward Shaw has over 20 years’ experience in providing counsel on disputes related to construction, engineering, and infrastructure. Mr. Shaw is an experienced litigator and international arbitration lawyer  who has […]

Los Angeles limbering up for the 2028 Olympics with federal law boost

Legalities of hosting the Olympics In four years it will be Los Angeles’ turn for the third time to host the Olympic Games, and the city has secured a significant funding package of $900 million that has been signed into law. The Biden administration in March this year allowed the spending through the Bipartisan Infrastructure […]

Why Construction Accident Lawsuits Are Rising in New York

The construction industry in New York faces a serious labour shortage right now. Employers, in seeking to hire workers needed to complete contracts, may be forced to hire people with inadequate training or experience. This can lead to more on-the-job injuries, resulting in more lawsuits. In construction, more than in any other field, workers who […]

What You Should Do If You Get Injured In A Construction Accident

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re injured while working on a construction site, it can be tempting to ignore your injuries and try to keep working. However, staying at the site and continuing with normal work-related activities could cause further harm. So instead of continuing to risk injury, you should leave the site as soon as possible. The sooner you leave the site, the better your chance of being well again afterwards.

White & Case advises Highview Power on £300 Million Investment

White & Case LLP, a renowned international law firm, has provided legal counsel to Highview Power, a trailblazer in long-duration energy storage, on a substantial £300 million investment. This investment, comprising both debt and equity, marks the first step in Highview Power’s plan to establish a series of commercial-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plants […]

Why Should You Hire An Aurora Construction Lawyer?

Hiring competent construction attorneys is crucial whether you are building a new house or remodelling an old one. Many people have a vested interest in a construction project’s outcome, and their involvement is crucial to its success. It is essential to have a skilled group of construction attorneys looking out for your best interests due to the high probability of a dispute arising from the many interconnected aspects of a building project.

UK Construction Disputes

Andrew D. Reid is an Adjudicator, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Construction Manager, and NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager with experience in Private Practice, Development and Main Contracting industries. He provides claims, contract, and dispute resolution (adjudication) services (as adjudicator or party representative) provided in Scotland, England and Wales. He is also a RICS Assessor and […]