Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 29 Aug 2014
This is the second case between MT Hojgaard A/S ("MTH") and E.ON concerning the construction of the Robin Rigg East offshore wind farm in the Solway…
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 29 Feb 2012
Significant management costs can be incurred when one party is required to reorganize internal resources or divert staff from their usual activities in order to investigate, manage and mitigate the effects of the other party's breach of contract.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 30 Sep 2011
Construction contracts often contain a provision excluding liability for indirect and consequential loss, but the distinction between direct loss and indirect/consequential loss can be a confusing one.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 30 Aug 2011
Under the usual principles of causation, in order to be successful in its claim before a court or tribunal, the claimant has to demonstrate that there has been a breach of contract and that that breach caused the claimant loss and/or damage, and has to prove the quantification of that loss.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 23 Apr 2010
In the recent case of Mayhaven v DAB, the English High Court had to consider whether a contractor's wrongful suspension of its works would, as a matter of principle, amount to a repudiatory breach of contract entitling the employer to terminate the contract and sue for damages.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 24 Feb 2010
In our last newsletter we discussed the basic principles of liquidated damages clauses.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 22 Jan 2010
In this newsletter we explore some of the important principles behind liquidated damages under English law.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 15 May 2009
In construction and engineering projects, the financial consequences of a breach of contract may be considerable – in the worst case an employer may suffer extensive losses, including loss of profits, loss of business and loss of revenue.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 15 Apr 2009
Most construction and engineering contracts require the contractor to give notice to the employer of events or circumstances when they happen as the first step in the process of claiming an extension of time and/or additional cost.