Economic, trading and supply chain uncertainties persist and are particularly pronounced in some sectors including infrastructure and construction where sub-contractors often feel significant pressure points. In our latest Australian insight, following the Federal Court rejecting the liquidators’ proprietary interest claims in the proceeds of performance bonds and upholding the head-contractor’s statutory set-off rights, we consider … Continue Reading
Following our post on the failure of Carillion yesterday, Ray O’Connor of our Construction team has written the following article “Carillion’s Insolvency – How to Protect Yourself” which looks at practical ways forward for any sub-contractor, employer/developer or funder involved in a project with Carillion. In the event any advice is required on any issues … Continue Reading
On 15 January 2018, Carillion, the UK’s second-largest builder and one of the Government’s largest contractors, was placed into compulsory liquidation and the Official Receiver was appointed as liquidator, with Michael John Andrew Jervis, David James Kelly, David Christian Chubb, Peter Dickens, David Matthew Hammond and Russell Downs of PwC being appointed as special managers … Continue Reading
The construction industry has never been a stranger to insolvency. There are many factors for insolvency practitioners appointed over a part complete site to consider – security issues, engaging with contractors, creditors and suppliers at the earliest opportunity, not to mention the potential health and safety exposure. The insolvency practitioner will also need to make … Continue Reading
Parties in the construction sector seeking to enforce an adjudicator’s decision against a company with the benefit of a statutory moratorium were given fresh guidance in the recent case of South Coast Construction Ltd v Iverson Road Ltd [2017] EWHC 61. … Continue Reading
