By Nick Radford In this newsletter, we examine the High Court’s decision in Pafburn Pty Ltd v Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 [2024] HCA 49 (Pafburn) and its significant implications for the construction industry. This analysis explores the Court’s…
By Akshara Abimanju There are around 50 million people enslaved in the world. Although slavery feels far removed, its presence remains in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Modern slavery is not just a ‘third-world problem’…
By James Fitzgibbon The construction industry may find itself caught between a rock and hard place due to legislative changes which force companies to publicly disclose the extent of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - but not for the reasons…
There is an assumption that having obtained a "professional indemnity" policy of insurance, it will provide Contractors with cover against the design risks imposed by agreements with Principals. Unfortunately, such "covers" under a "PI" insurance policy are more myth than…
