Howard Kennedy's International Construction team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars, will present the Autumn 2026 FIDIC Contracts Seminar Series from 17 September 2026 to 5 November 2026. These 8 weekly online seminars will provide a focused and practical exploration of key issues arising under FIDIC contracts.
Howard Kennedy's International Construction team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars, will present a FIDIC Claims Masterclass, an online workshop across 4 half-days from 7 to 10 December 2026. This will provide a focused and practical examination of how claims are made, managed, and defended under FIDIC contracts.
Howard Kennedy's International Construction team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars, will present the Spring 2027 FIDIC Contracts Seminar Series from 11 February 2027 to 1 April 2027. These 8 weekly online sessions will provide a focused and practical exploration of key issues arising under FIDIC contracts.
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In March 2026, the UK Government announced ambitious plans to
Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team has successfully concluded its Autumn and Spring FIDIC Contracts Seminars Series, delivered in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars. Both series offered an eight‑week exploration of key issues relating to FIDIC Contracts and dispute resolution.
This article examines the conflict between the prevention principle and FIDIC notice provisions. Traditionally, employers cannot enforce obligations causing delays, but modern contracts demand strict notice compliance. Recent cases favor enforcing notice regimes, even for employer-caused delays, sparking fairness concerns.
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India is cautiously opening its doors to global expertise. The
ICAA, founded by Edward Corbett, offers a global list of specialist arbitrators for international construction disputes. Modeled on the LMAA, it promotes expertise, diversity, and next-generation professionals. The list is available at www.intcaa.org.
Our leading international construction team specialise in the avoidance and resolution of disputes arising in the construction and engineering sector. In addition, we advise on procurement, drafting and negotiating contracts. To find out more, download the brochure.
Following the success of its Autumn 2025 series, Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team completed its first Spring 2026 online FIDIC seminars with Cornerstone Seminars, receiving excellent feedback for clear, practical, and engaging sessions that enhanced attendees’ understanding, skills, and day to day professional capabilities.
November 2025 marks five years since the International Construction team at Howard Kennedy LLP published FIDIC 2017: A Practical Legal Guide, which is praised for clarity, depth, and practical utility, becoming an essential resource for administering complex FIDIC contracts and avoiding disputes.
Claims are common in construction projects, but success depends on effective management and preventing disputes. Claims may arise from contract terms or breaches, while governing law affects interpretation and remedies. This article shows how FIDIC forms guide resolution, highlighting key differences between 1999 and 2017 editions.
Jo Clarke, in a webinar hosted by MBL Seminars, gives an introduction to international arbitration when used to resolve international construction and engineering disputes. It will include practical and tactical perspectives.
From September to October 2025, Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team successfully delivered its first Autumn 2025 Series, comprising eight weekly online FIDIC seminars covering key topics. The sold-out series attracted professionals and received feedback for its depth, expertise, insight, and engaging interactive learning approach.
Prolongation costs are difficult to calculate, and the time and effort required may be disproportionate to the sum recovered. The Green Book contains a new mechanism for calculating prolongation costs. Could or should this mechanism be incorporated into the Red Book?
Arbitration can be expensive and time-consuming. Concerns have arisen over the quality of awards due to excessive copying, delegation, and AI use, potentially damaging credibility and trust in arbitration. Are standards slipping?
