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In a previous article on claims under FIDIC contracts, we saw that form conditions the very existence of a claim: a perfectly well-founded entitlement notified out of time enters the turbulence zone of the time-bar. Let us assume that this first check has been done, that the deadlines have been verified and that nothing is … Read more
In a previous article, we introduced the FIDIC contract, its specific features, the various FIDIC types and the points to watch with these templates. In this article, we look at one of its (more or less distant) cousins: the NEC contract. 1. NEC contracts: definition and overview Straight to the point: “NEC” stands for New … Read more
FIDIC (the International Federation of Consulting Engineers) is the organisation behind a series of standard contracts used in France and internationally for construction and engineering projects. These templates, drafted by a body of engineers and lawyers, are built to allocate roles, responsibilities and risks between the parties (contractor and employer). FIDIC publishes several contract templates, … Read more
The publication a few weeks ago of a study carried out by the WCC (World Commerce & Contracting) involving almost 200 organisations highlighted the specific features of contracts in the energy sector (more specifically oil & gas and energy or OGE). Over and above the quantitative aspects, this study also identifies key points and areas … Read more
The Cyber Resilience Act (or CRA) is a European regulation which forms part of the adoption by the European Union of a legislative framework which takes account of the cyber threat. This framework, already made up of directives (see the NIS 2 and the Critical Entity Resilience (CER) directives) and regulations (see DORA, the AI … Read more
We put out a call in December, and in just three weeks over 200 contract managers from five different countries responded to the survey conducted in partnership with contractmanagement.fr, making this study a benchmark for understanding the major developments in the profession. This broad participation provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges that contract managers … Read more
Everyone – or almost everyone – dreams of having a contract manager in their team, don’t they? The obstacle often lies in allocating a budget for a function that is still new, often unknown and sometimes wrongly associated with a cost centre. After all, why invest in an expert whose impact is not always immediately … Read more
Contract management is a discipline that originated on the other side of the Atlantic (in the US!). It is therefore often interesting to immerse oneself in their practice of the discipline, in particular to draw inspiration from their best practices, given their greater maturity, especially in terms of processes and documentation of the profession. To … Read more
Contract Management is a fast-growing discipline that plays an essential role in the management of contracts within companies. For experienced lawyers and non-lawyers alike, Contract Management training brings a crucial new perspective to contract management. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s beneficial to train in Contract Management and how to access this essential training. … Read more
Law 2016-1691 of December 9, 2016 on transparency, the fight against corruption and the modernization of economic life, known as the “Sapin II Law” has brought major changes in the fight against corruption and fraud. 7 years after its implementation, and given the crises we’ve been experiencing over the past few years, is there a … Read more
In a world where contracts play an increasingly crucial role in commercial operations and, more generally, in optimizing a company’s top and bottom lines, contract management has become an essential discipline for companies of all sizes and in all sectors. Although the impact of a company’s ability to effectively manage its contracts has long been … Read more
It’s a fact: the business world is becoming increasingly contractual. Whatever the business sector, contracts and legal structures are becoming increasingly complex, requiring the intervention of a contract manager. Their comprehensive understanding of the technical, operational and strategic stakes involved in a contract enables the contract manager to gain a fine-tuned grasp of the legal … Read more
The CCAG TIC, or Cahier des Clauses Administratives Générales pour les marchés de technologies de l’information et de la communication, is a framework governing the procurement of IT goods and services by the French administration. As a contractor, it’s important to be aware of the points to watch out for when using the ICT GCC … Read more
