Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

Construction Law: ”Back to basics” - How to bring your project to a successful conclusion

In the fifth episode of our Construction Law: ”Back to basics” podcast, Lauren Melnyk and Jonny Farrell consider completion of a construction project and how to bring your project to a successful conclusion, including:

• How to reach Practical Completion and the points to be aware of
• The importance of the final account process
• What happens if there is a need to terminate the contract early

R&I Spotlight - Restructuring Plans - viable for SMEs after all?

In this second episode of our R&I Spotlight podcast, Partner Matt Padian and Senior Knowledge Lawyer Lucy Trott discuss the key features of new Part 26A Restructuring Plan, and how it has been utilised since its introduction in 2020. We reflect on the plans sanctioned in favour of Amicus Finance and Houst Ltd (the first SME to enter into a restructuring plan) and consider whether the Restructuring Plan is a viable restructuring tool for the mid-market after all.

Construction Law: “Back to Basics” - Managing the contract: getting contract administration right

In the fourth episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Jonny Farrell look at some of the key tools for effectively managing a contract.
In particular, this podcast will cover:

• payment in construction contracts
• the process for applying for extra time and money
• the importance of a contract administrators' role
• the significance of notices

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - How do you deal with change during the construction of the works?

In the third episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Chris Lamb look at why it’s important to make allowances in your contracts to reflect the likelihood that changes might arise on a project after works have begun. In particular, this podcast touches on:

• common contractual mechanisms for managing changes and variations to the contract
• what is meant by “provisional sums” and how these work in practice
• who takes responsibility for any changes when it comes to additional time and costs that may be incurred as a result of a change

The S&B reDRess Podcast - Termination

Termination of contracts is often at the core of many commercial disputes. Terminating when there is no legal right to do so, or getting the mechanics of termination wrong, can have dire consequences. In episode 4 of our S&B reDRess podcast Catherine Penny and Lucy Hall address parties’ rights to terminate, how they ought to be deployed, and the pitfalls of getting it wrong.

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - What should your construction contract include?

In the second episode of our Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast, Chris Lamb and Samuel Burnage consider the key practical points you need to ensure are captured within the body of any building contract entered into, including:

• warnings surrounding the use of off the shelf building contracts
• caps on liability
• insurance responsibilities for both the contractor and developer
• liquidated damages

Commercial Contract Podcast - ESG

Episode 7 of our Commercial Contracts 22 podcast focuses on the important topic of environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. Beverley Flynn, head of commercial and technology is joined by commercial partner, Nicola Broadhurst to discuss practical tips on improving your commercial contracts with your sustainability goals in mind. The episode covers:

• ESG – what is it
• Greenwashing explained
• What legal resources are there
• Top tips

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - What do you need to think about at procurement? How to get your project off the ground?

Welcome to the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team designed to provide listeners with an overview of the core construction law principles you need to be aware of throughout the key stages of a construction project. Whether you are procuring a professional team or looking to pursue a claim, our series of podcasts hopes to provide you with a succinct summary of the practical points that need to be at the forefront of your mind as a project moves from conception to completion.

In this first episode, Claire Perry and Samuel Burnage focus on procurement with a look at procurement options, the different procurement routes commonly used in the UK and the reasons why different procurement routes might be suitable for different projects and/or clients.

The S&B People Podcast: Business protection - from confidential information to competing employees

Tom Lingard, Head of our Intellectual Property team, joins Rebecca Berry from our employment team to discuss the thorny issue of how businesses can protect themselves against rogue current and former employees misusing confidential information. They also discuss the extent to which former employees can be restricted from competing after their employment has ended, and what options are open to employers.

R&I Spotlight - Half year insolvency round-up

Welcome to the R&I Spotlight podcast – a new series from the finance, restructuring and insolvency team at Stevens & Bolton focusing on key issues in the world of R&I. In this first episode, Matthew Padian, Helen Martin and Lucy Trott provide a half year insolvency update, looking at trends in the latest insolvency figures and making predictions for the months ahead.