Roberta Downey, a seasoned disputes lawyer, shares how rapid innovation is transforming the construction industry, reshaping contracts, and presenting new challenges for legal teams worldwide. In your recent piece for The...more
6/4/2025
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Construction Disputes ,
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Dispute Resolution ,
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Energy Sector ,
Infrastructure ,
Offshore Wind ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy ,
Technology Sector ,
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“We’re at a moment where the drive for innovation is clashing with the realities of risk.” – Roberta Downey
In this video, London partner Roberta Downey examines how rapid technological change — from offshore wind to soaring...more
This article explores how legal frameworks, procurement strategies, and engineering practices must evolve to address this clash, drawing lessons from sectors such as aviation and offshore wind. It argues that standard...more
The tectonic plates have shifted once again, this time with trade tariff announcements from the incoming Trump administration, sowing the seeds for another potential supply chain disruption event. In times like these owners,...more
2/10/2025
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Contract Modification ,
Contract Terms ,
Due Diligence ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
International Trade ,
Price Inflation ,
Risk Management ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Wars
This September saw the publication of the International Bar Association Site Visit Model Protocol for International Arbitration, offering a framework of rules for conducting site visits in international...more
Contracts in the construction industry often include multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses. These are clauses which set out in an escalating sequence the stages of dispute avoidance and/or alternative dispute resolution...more
The global construction and engineering industries are grappling with inflationary pressure, continued impacts from COVID-19 plus material and labour price increases....more
In response to the further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the US, EU and UK have imposed a severe package of restrictions on Russia. This new wave of sanctions targets broad areas of the Russian economy and...more