Today's guest is Samuel Bawden, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Holmes & Hills. Sam returns to the show to unpack key legal cases from 2024 and explore their impact on construction professionals, including Quantity Surveyors and Contract Managers.

🔹 Collateral Warranties and Construction Contracts:
Sam explains the Abbey Healthcare case and its debate on whether collateral warranties qualify as construction contracts. Discover why this matters for adjudication rights and how contractual language might evolve to address these concerns.

🔹 Termination Under JCT Contracts:
The Providence v Hexagon case highlights whether repeated defaults justify termination without a second notice. Learn about its implications and how the upcoming Supreme Court ruling could reshape contract termination strategies.

🔹 Managing Risks in Construction:
From proactive steps to minimise risks with collateral warranties to handling defaults more effectively, Sam shares actionable advice to protect your projects and relationships.

🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into the intersection of law and construction, packed with practical advice to safeguard your projects in 2024 and beyond.

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