Category - Commercial contracts

New guidance on the applicability of liquidated damages

Posted, 26 July 2019 by Sarah Stuart in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Insights | Litigation

The devil’s in the detail. We look at how a recent case in England provides guidance on the interpretation of LADs.

Mind your language — personal guarantees and personal interpretation

Posted, 29 May 2019 by Laura Edmunds in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Corporate | Litigation

A recent case shows how easy it is for parties to differently interpret the intention of a personal guarantee. Laura Edmunds explains.

Realising efficiency and collaboration in oil and gas

Posted, 05 March 2019 by Uisdean Vass in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Corporate | Oil and gas

It's often talked about, but what can the sector do for true collaboration and improved efficiency to take place?

The OSV market — how to get ship-shape in 2019

Posted, 23 January 2019 by Uisdean Vass in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Corporate | Oil and gas

What do the next 12 months look like for the OSV market in the North Sea?

Where does the UKCS go from here?

Posted, 09 January 2019 by Uisdean Vass in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Corporate | Oil and gas

We look at the steps the industry can take now towards making the Oil and Gas Authority’s Vision 2035 a reality.

For-sea-able urgency?

Posted, 08 January 2019 by Jennifer Young in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Construction | Employment

If the recent Department for Transport freight ferry contract awards tell us anything, it’s that it’s time — if you’re not already — to be prepared for no deal Brexit.

Planning to sell a business

Posted, 14 December 2018 by Andrew Stott in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Corporate

How do you attract the right buyer? And how do you get the best deal? Inverness-based senior associate Andrew Stott explains.

What can construction learn from oil and gas, and vice versa?

Posted, 03 December 2018 by Sarah Stuart in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Construction | Corporate | Oil and gas

There are always opportunities for cross-pollination between sectors, but companies must take care to adapt and align contract terms appropriately. Sarah Stuart explains.

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