Edwin Coe LLP Podcast

Residential Construction Podcast Series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Defects 2 from 2021-11-30T07:00

In this podcast we continue our discussion of defects. We talk about what exactly qualifies as a defect, look at who might be responsible for certain types of defects, and discuss what an employ...

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Residential Construction Podcast Series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Defects from 2021-10-20T11:00

As we kick off the second year of our residential construction podcasts we commence our discussion of defects. Following a brief look at Retentions, we talk about defects which appear both prior...

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Litigation podcast series – The doctrine of economic duress in commercial transactions from 2021-10-07T07:00

For the first time, the Supreme Court has considered the doctrine of economic duress in its recent judgment in Pakistan International Airline Corp v Times Travel (UK) Ltd [2021] UKSC 40...

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Trucks Cartel Claims – Summer 2021 update from 2021-09-24T09:00

Please join our podcast with group litigation experts Zahira Hussain and David Greene, as they provide an update on the Edwin Coe Trucks Cartel claims. The podcast discusses the current status ...

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Residential Construction Podcast Series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Payment under a JCT Intermediate Building Contract from 2021-09-07T08:00

In this podcast we use the JCT Intermediate Contract to talk through the payment process under a construction contract, from valuation, payment applications and payment certificates, to the fina...

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Litigation podcast series – The importance of capturing all contract terms in writing from 2021-08-10T09:00

In the fourth of our Litigation podcast series, Zahira Hussain looks at a recent High Court decision which serves as a timely reminder that, whilst a contract may be oral in whole or part, contr...

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Residential construction podcast series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Contract prices from 2021-08-10T04:00

In this podcast we talk about contract prices, in particular the reasons why the cost to an Employer under a ‘fixed-price’ contract can change.

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Residential construction podcast series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Letters of intent from 2021-07-13T06:00

In our tenth podcast we discuss letters of intent. We look at when letters of intent might be useful, discuss the risks of using such letters and highlight provisions which should be included wi...

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Residential construction podcast series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Time and Construction Projects from 2021-06-16T08:00

In this podcast we discuss your construction project and time – when is a Contractor entitled to more time, and what happens if the Works are not practically completed by the agreed Completion D...

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Residential construction podcast series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – The role of the contract administrator from 2021-05-12T07:00

In our eighth podcast we look at the role of the contract administrator (“CA”). We review the various tasks which are undertaken by a CA and discuss a contract administrator’s obligation ...

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Litigation Podcast Series – Section 75 Consumer Credit Act: how it can help consumers get their money back from 2021-04-29T05:00

The aftermath of Covid-19 is likely to see a surge in claims for breach of contract, with suppliers failing to provide goods and services purchased.

Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act c...

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Residential construction podcast series: Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Early construction lawyer involvement from 2021-04-07T05:00

In our seventh podcast we discuss at what point in your project you should engage a construction solicitor, and the benefits of early lawyer involvement.

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The use and abuse of furlough and Bounce Back Loans from 2021-03-10T07:00

Since the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was first announced on 20 March 2020, there have been numerous updates and variations to the scheme. Given the complexity and changing guidance ...

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Residential construction podcast series – Tips for avoiding common pitfalls: Insurance (Part 2) from 2021-03-02T09:00

In our sixth podcast we continue our discussion on the different types of insurance which should be considered when undertaking a residential construction project. Specifically, we discuss publi...

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Property basics podcast – Episode 1: Cladding (Part 1) from 2021-02-10T06:00

In this first in a series of Property Basics Podcasts, Harry Rudolf, Nada Al Ansari and Tim Clark discuss the recent problems and updates to do with cladding on residential buildings and EWS1 fo...

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Litigation Podcast Series – Mediation: One particular way to resolve your dispute from 2021-02-09T04:00

Mediation can be a valuable process to adopt if you do have a dispute. This is the second podcast in our litigation series and will focus on mediation. It will cover what is mediation and what...

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Residential construction podcast series – Tips for avoiding common pitfalls: Insurance (Part 1) from 2021-02-01T08:00

In our fifth podcast we look at the different types of insurance which should be considered when undertaking a residential construction project. Specifically, we discuss insurance for existing s...

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Start-up Podcast Series – Episode 1 - We want you to lift off/Legal services for start-ups and new businesses from 2021-01-29T07:00

We understand the challenges that face entrepreneurs starting a new business and we pride ourselves on our ability to provide high quality, timely and cost-effective start-up legal advice from s...

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Litigation Podcast Series – How to fund your litigation costs from 2021-01-19T11:00

In our first episode in our Litigation Podcast Series, Litigation Partner, Zahira Hussain discusses litigations costs and how to fund them. This topic is almost always a concern for potential li...

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Residential construction podcast series – Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Collateral Warranties from 2021-01-04T07:00

In our fourth podcast we discuss collateral warranties: what they are, why they are needed and how they interact with appointments and contracts.

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Residential construction podcast series – Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Building Contracts from 2020-12-01T07:00

In our third podcast we discuss building contracts, and specifically JCT contracts. We talk about procurement routes and their impact on the selection of a JCT contract, discuss why amendments a...

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Moving your business into a new home – points of consideration for taking your first commercial lease from 2020-11-10T10:00

For lots of start-ups, a key consideration will be whether to make an investment into property. The agile nature of start-up businesses lends itself to considering short and flexible commercial ...

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Residential Construction Podcast Series - Appointments: Which one should you use? from 2020-10-30T06:00

Appointments: Which one should you use?
In our second podcast we discuss professional consultant appointments. We examine the types of appointments, review why amendments are typical...

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Residential construction podcast series – Tips for avoiding common pitfalls – Contracts: Is a written contract required? from 2020-09-17T11:00

For more information visit us on www.edwincoe.com or download our guide: What to know before you start digging a hole - A residential owner’s guide to const...

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