Projects Insights

16 June 2010

Welcome to the June edition of Projects Insights, in which we'll look at:

healthcare PPPs - what are the benefits?
can unhappy security of payment claimants have another go in the courts?
is it a deed or an agreement?
"without prejudice" admissions in security of payment disputes and mediation
the pitfalls of contracting with a party which may be a sovereign counterpart; and
the growth of arbitration in Australia.

The latest research into healthcare PPPs - implications for Australia

A new report gives some interesting insights into the benefits that the PPP "whole of life" procurement model can continue to bring to the procurement and operation of healthcare facilities, says Stuart Cosgriff.

Reagitating claims under SOP legislation - Implications for claimants and respondents

By Nick Christopoulos and Jack Fan.

An adjudicator makes a determination on a claim under security of payment legislation. Can an unhappy claimant have a second go in the courts? Nick Christopoulos and Jack Fan look at the latest developments.

When is a document executed as a deed in fact an agreement?

By Frazer Moss and Rachel Pie.

Deeds are often used in the construction industry, but what makes it a deed? Frazer Moss and Rachel Pie examine a recent case for some answers.

Statements made "without prejudice" - when are admissions protected?

By Victor Lau.

Victor Lau discusses when - and how - your admissions are protected, especially in the context of security of payment disputes and mediation.

Why did the owners of a derrick barge enjoy immunity from being sued in Hong Kong courts?

By Colin Dodd and Victor Lau.

Queen Elizabeth and the Chinese Government might not seem to have much in common, but a recent Hong Kong decision found some common ground - crown immunity. Colin Dodd and Victor Lau explain the workings of crown immunity and how it affects your contracts with government entities.

Project not going so well? Want a fast, cost-effective, efficient process to resolve the problems?

By Doug Jones and Julia Dreosti.

Doug Jones and Julia Dreosti explain why arbitration is that process, and how a major legislative reform and two recent decisions of the New South Wales Court of Appeal and the Victorian Supreme Court could help make it the dispute resolution process of choice in Australia.

Essay prize recognises CU senior associate's original thought

Construction & Major Projects senior associate Mathew Stulic has been awarded The UK Society of Construction Law's (SCL) prestigious SCL Hudson Prize.

New appointments

The depth of our Construction and Major Projects group has been recognised with our recent appointments and promotions.

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