04 February 2026Publication
Disputed contract works held not to be variations
In UBC v WSA, the UKPC allowed an appeal against a decision awarding variation payments under a lump sum contract where notice requirements weren't followed
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Our construction team provides expert advice on all aspects of construction law from the inception of a project through to completion. We undertake both contentious and non-contentious work, acting for a broad range of clients including public bodies, major developers, funding institutions, consultants, contractors, potential purchasers and tenants.
We advise clients on a wide variety of projects including power stations, roads, railways, defence and infrastructure projects, office, retail and residential projects, headquarters and factory premises and retail park developments.
We focus on the following key areas:
- The preparation and negotiation of the terms of construction documentation including tenders, letters of intent, main contracts, sub-contracts, consultants appointments and collateral warranties whether standard or project-specific
- Drafting of performance bonds, guarantees and insurance arrangements
- PFI, PPP, BOOT, partnering contracts and EPC contracts
- Dispute resolution by adjudication, arbitration or litigation
- Advice on EC and other public procurement issues.
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Takuma-Itochu
Advising the consortium of Takuma Limited and Itochu Corporation on the EPC Contract and ancillary documents for an energy from waste project worth £110m, the first energy from waste project to be carried out in Europe by a major Japanese consortium
West Coast Main Line
Advising on the £6bn upgrading including partnering and alliancing contracts for the West Coast Main Line to increase capacity and improve journey times.
Network Rail-Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link (CTRL)
Advising on the rescue of the £5.3bn CTRL. Providing advice on all aspects of this high profile and highly complex PPP project and handling the agreements between Network Rail, the UK Government and the project developers as well as arrangements for the financing of the Link
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