15 September 2004
Welcome to the September edition of Clayton Utz Projects Insights. In this edition we look at two aspects of project contracts: the search for standardised Public Private Partnerships contractual arrangements, and limiting your exposure to consequential loss.
We'll also look at new rules for NSW councils' involvement in PPPs, and how to comply with the construction withholding tax on payments to foreign contractors.
Finally, we'll find out how project developments will be affected by Queensland's new cultural heritage duty of care, discover the alternatives in dispute resolution, and meet our new Senior Associates.
By Owen Hayford.
Standardisation of contractual arrangements for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) will assist in reducing bid costs, and increasing the competitive bidding market for PPP projects, but as Owen Hayford explains, is easier said than done.
By Alex Rees.
In the wake of the Oasis inquiry, the NSW Government will introduce new rules for councils' involvement in PPPs. Alex Rees shares how they'll work.
By Doug Jones.
More than ever disputes can be resolved quickly and efficiently, says Doug Jones, but the challenge is to choose the most appropriate form of dispute resolution, and then tailor the procedure to the specific requirements of the parties.
By Arch Fletcher.
Limiting your exposure to consequential loss can be done, but it needs careful drafting. Arch Fletcher looks at some common problems - and their solutions.
By Peter van den Broek.
A new form of withholding tax has been introduced for payments to foreign contractors, explains Peter van den Broek, so contracts need to be reviewed to determine whether the principal would be in breach of contract by making the necessary withholding.
By Karen Trainor.
New legislation has made it increasingly important for individuals and corporations to focus on cultural heritage in the preliminary stages of project development, as Karen Trainor explains.
