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Podcasts & Other Media
OUTLOOK – The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Peter Hurst with an introduction to OUTLOOK – the Commercial, Construction and International Arbitration podcast
Peter Hurst, former Senior Costs Judge, with an introduction to the four episodes in the ‘Current Topics in Commercial and Construction Costs’ mini-series.
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
The Divide Between Incurred and Budgeted Costs – with Judith Ayling
In this episode, Judith talks about the problems in costs management caused by the divide between incurred and budgeted costs, and the recent changes to PD3E. She also talks about budget…
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
What is a good reason to depart from a budget? – with Shaman Kapoor
What were the early experiences from the Pilot? What has amounted to “good reason” in notable cases? How will the Court deal with phases if it finds there is a good…
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Recent developments in relation to costs against non-parties: experts and capping the liability of commercial funders – with Marion Smith QC
In this episode Marion Smith QC looks at recent case law dealing with third party costs orders. She considers how the court ensures that a liability for costs is shared fairly…
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Indemnity costs revisited – Clear, Simple, The Brave New World – with Paul Darling QC
In this episode, Paul Darling QC analyses the circumstances in which the Court will award indemnity costs. What if the case was very weak? What if the claim failed when there…
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Business Interruption Explained: Business Interruption Claims in the Covid-19 Pandemic, Prevention of Access and Recent FCA Court Guidance – with Jonathan Bellamy
In this episode, Jonathan Bellamy deals with the topical question of prevention of access insurance cover in business interruption policies in the light of the current Covid-19 pandemic and the …
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Life After Bresco – Part 4: Funding adjudication enforcement proceedings brought by insolvent companies
Many of the recent cases involving insolvent companies have involved litigation funding. This episode will explore the issues of ATE insurance, champerty and litigation funding.
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Life After Bresco – Part 5: the Court’s approach to imposing a stay on enforcement
Even if summary judgment is granted, the insolvent company might find that a stay of execution is granted. This episode will explore the court’s jurisdiction to stay execution of the…
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Business Interruption Explained: Causation in Business Interruption Insurance following FCA v Arch Insurance & others
In this episode, Neil Block QC discusses causation of loss in business interruption claims related to COVID – 19 following FCA v Arch Insurance and others.
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OUTLOOK - The Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Podcast
Life After Bresco – Part 1: The Decision in John Doyle Construction Ltd in Liquidation vs Erith Contractors Ltd
OVERVIEW: Life After Bresco – adjudication enforcement and insolvency In what circumstances can an insolvent company enforce an adjudicator’s decision in its favour? The Supreme Court in Michael J Lonsdale…
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