Kirsty Smith
Holding Redlich
Articles
Bank guarantees and expiry dates: Where does the risk lie?
Australia - October 15 2019 Providing security under a construction contract is an important risk allocation mechanism that can give rise to disputes between parties. Although…
Defects, experts and maintaining privilege - the importance of engaging early
Australia - August 8 2022 During or after a construction project, it can become apparent that there is a defect in the works. In circumstances where the cause or impact of the…
Hurdles to recovering loss for latent defects in construction projects
Australia - July 7 2021 During a construction project, it is not unusual for disputes to arise over alleged defects in the works. Good project management, contract…
Latent conditions in civil construction: Does a latent condition exist? (Part 1)
Australia - September 18 2022 Unforeseen site conditions are a frequent concern and a recurring type of claim in civil construction projects, and the risks associated with the…
Contracting for civil construction works - are you getting the deal you bargained for?
Australia - August 17 2022 Negotiating the obligations and risks that each party is willing to bear or concede can be one of the most important stages of a successful civil…
