The JCT 2024 Editions: A Breakdown of Key Changes for Design and Build Contracts The construction industry eagerly awaited the arrival of the 2024 JCT editions, and yesterday, the wait was over! While only the Design and Build (D&B) suite has been released so far, it brings a wave of significant changes that construction professionals…
Construction projects are inherently complex, and disagreements can arise frequently. When disputes materialise, traditional litigation can be a costly and time-consuming process that damages relationships. Mediation offers a compelling alternative, fostering a collaborative environment for resolving issues and preserving valuable business ties. This paper explores the significant benefits of mediation in English construction disputes, drawing…
Arbitration With our twenty-five years of experience as experts in international arbitration, many of our experts have progressed to be nominated as arbitrator by both clients and lawyers alike. Combining commercial and technical expertise with the knowledge and experience of legal process has seen MPG’s panel of arbitrators qualify with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators…
We have signed up to attend the SCL Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (Online) webinar next week. This presentation will include: – An overview of the law in respect of fiduciary duties, duties of confidentiality and expert duties. – Discussion of the UK court decision in A Company v Secretariat Consulting [2021] EWCA Civ…
MPG have agreed the lease terms on a new office space for their dispute team in Bourne End in Hertfordshire, UK. The new address being Barn 5, The Barns , London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RH Big thanks to Joel at https://www.perryholt.co.uk/ for his help and advice.
25 years ago in January 1996 MPG was formed in Leavesden, Watford in the UK. Since then the MPG team have been involved in projects all across the world. Our new profile features some of our favourites. You can download it here: 2021 MPG Company Profile
COVID-19 We would like to reassure you that it is business as usual for MPG. However we have received a number of concerned calls from clients and in response have drawn up the help list of bullet points below: Look at the operational provisions of your contract: Are you obliged to submit a revised programmed…
Preparation is crucial when taking a construction dispute to court, a new legal ruling has underlined. Construction consultancy MPG says the High Court decision should also serve as a reminder to contractors that they need effective programmes in place before commencing a contract in case there is a dispute in future. The claimants in Clutterbuck…
The decision in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) means that companies in liquidation will not be allowed to use adjudication to settle financial claims.
Michael Gallucci is a qualified RICS mediator.