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Jeremy Glover, partner, spoke about "FIDIC and Beyond", its latest developments, practical examples, NEC3 and how it compares.

Partner Toby Randle will speak at The American University in Cairo in conjunction with the Society of Construction Law (SCL) UK conference on 22 October 2014 in Cairo, Egypt. The event will introduce the SCL to Egypt and provide an opportunity to discuss the contractual and legal challenges in construction contracts with focus on the modern alternative dispute resolution options applicable in Egypt.

In this publication Stacy Sinclair answers questions on English law in relation to the construction sector in the UK.

Nicholas Gould, partner, spoke at the Construction Law: Contracts and Dispute Management Conference covering the topic of “Successful Contract Drafting and Management Techniques” and Jeremy Glover, partner, will be speaking about “FIDIC and Beyond” at the Construction Law Summer School 2014.

Hosting cars from a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 to a Land Rover Defender, the Fenwick Elliot Rally, Any Car Any Colour, took place from Calais through the scenic countryside of Normandy, to the charming town of Honfleur.

David Bebb, Partner, spoke at the Lexis Nexis Webinar covering the topic of “Bonds and Guarantees”. The webinar explored the use of on demand and conditional bonds, whilst providing top drafting tips and a key case law update. A copy of the webinar is available here, access will require registration.

Simon Tolson, Tony Francis and Nicholas Gould are listed in the field of construction in the 2014 edition of The Who’s Who Legal: Construction 2014. This edition recognises the leading individuals within the practice area. Nominees have been selected based upon comprehensive, independent research with both general counsel and private practice lawyers. Only specialists who have met independent research criteria are listed.

The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) 2012 became effective in Malaysia on the 15 April 2014. This means that adjudication and payment registration is now effective in Malaysia in a similar way to other countries around the world such as England, Wales, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.

Fenwick Elliott has been involved in the CIArb’s consultation on dispute board rules. The responses received under the Consultation have been taken into account in the draft CIArb Dispute Board Rules and the draft CIArb Tripartite Agreement for a Dispute Board. The deadline for potential users to give feedback and make comments regarding these drafts is 22 April 2014.

Mediation practice has moved on, following a recent decision of the Court of Appeal (PGF II SA v OMFS Company 1). This is a summary of the decision together with practical tips on what to do when faced with an invitation to mediate.