Client Strategies for Working with Construction Firms is an authoritative, insiders perspective on best practices for working with clients to resolve construction disputes. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nations leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through developing a client strategy, drafting contracts, and minimizing risks. From analyzing contract language to understanding the relationships of various parties involved, these leaders offer expertise on identifying the type and value of a project, deciding on the appropriate delivery method, and evaluating site constraints. These top experts offer a clear understanding of the various financial elements involved, such as the size of a company, complexity of the project, and the competition in the market. Additionally, these top lawyers give tips on evaluating indemnification, assessing waivers of consequential damages, and analyzing joint-ventures for mega projects. Finally, these experts evaluate current trends such as green buildings, high-performance buildings, collaborative project delivery methods, and changes in the use of electronic technology. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an increasingly-enforced and ever-changing area of law.

Launched in 1991, the Asian Yearbook of International Law is a major internationally-refereed yearbook dedicated to international legal issues as seen primarily from an Asian perspective. It is published under the auspices of the Foundation for the Development of International Law in Asia (DILA) in collaboration with DILA-Korea, the Secretariat of DILA, in South Korea. When it was launched, the Yearbook was the first publication of its kind, edited by a team of leading international law scholars from across Asia. It provides a forum for the publication of articles in the field of international law and other Asian international legal topics. The objectives of the Yearbook are two-fold. First, to promote research, study and writing in the field of international law in Asia; and second, to provide an intellectual platform for the discussion and dissemination of Asian views and practices on contemporary international legal issues. Each volume of the Yearbook contains articles and shorter notes; a section on Asian state practice; an overview of the Asian states’ participation in multilateral treaties and succinct analysis of recent international legal developments in Asia; a bibliography that provides information on books, articles, notes, and other materials dealing with international law in Asia; as well as book reviews. This publication is important for anyone working on international law and in Asian studies.

FIDIC contracts are the most widely used contracts for international construction around the world and are used in many different jurisdictions, both common law and civil law. For any construction project, the General Conditions of Contract published by FIDIC need to be supplemented by Particular Conditions that specify the specific requirements of that project subject to the relevant laws. FIDIC Contracts in Asia Pacific provides readers with detailed guidance and resources for the preparation of the Particular Conditions that will comply with the requirements of the applicable laws for a number of the jurisdictions in which FIDIC contracts are used. The laws that apply to the governing law of the contract, construction works and dispute resolution in each jurisdiction are identified. This book offers chapters on the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Underground Works, and the perspective of a bilateral aid agency on the use of FIDIC contracts. Each jurisdiction features an outline of its construction industry and information on the impact of Covid-19 on both the execution of construction projects and the operation of construction contracts. This book is essential reading for construction professionals, lawyers and students of construction law using FIDIC contracts.

Construction Law Client Strategies for the UK is an authoritative, insiders perspective on key strategies for representing and advising clients involved in construction projects in the United Kingdom. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the UKs leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the main legal concerns that arise throughout a construction project and the importance of appointing legal counsel in this process. These top lawyers reveal their advice on drafting construction agreements, negotiating with vendors, and evaluating the clients financial position. From performing risk assessments on project terms and developing appropriate contract language to advising on claims of negligent, defective, or delayed work, these authors explain the intricacies of construction law and the problems that most clients run into on the road to project completion. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to this complex area of law.