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Trump Second Term: Legal Tracker

Stay updated with the latest legal and regulatory changes during Trump's second presidency and what these mean for the business landscape.

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"BCLP has been instrumental in helping us get this remarkable project off the ground."

Ed Russell

Development Lead of Skyports

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Insights
Apr 29, 2025

Does “back to back” mean “pay when paid” in construction contracts?

In Sze Fung Engineering Limited v Trevi Construction Company Limited [2025] HKCA 278[1], the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (“CA”) ruled that the “back to back” wording in that case was not a “pay when paid” clause, but governed only the timing of payment.
Insights
Apr 29, 2025

How will the newly created NISTA accelerate infrastructure delivery?

Between 2015-2025 the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) carried out an important function in assessing the UK’s long-term infrastructure needs, setting the infrastructure agenda and providing independent advice to the Government. However, from 1 April 2025, the NIC ceased operating and was combined with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to form a new unit within HM Treasury called the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). In this Insight we explore how this change might accelerate infrastructure delivery.

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News
Apr 30, 2025
BCLP advises SatixFy on the English law aspects of its proposed acquisition by MDA Space
News
Apr 30, 2025
BCLP Partner Christian Bromley Named to Leadership Atlanta Class of 2026
Insights
Apr 30, 2025
First decision published by the Commission under the FSR
Insights
Apr 29, 2025
"Battle of the Forms” in the Hong Kong Construction Industry
News
Apr 29, 2025
BCLP advises SatixFy on securing £1.8 million contract from the UK Space Agency
Insights
Apr 29, 2025
Does “back to back” mean “pay when paid” in construction contracts?
In Sze Fung Engineering Limited v Trevi Construction Company Limited [2025] HKCA 278[1], the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (“CA”) ruled that the “back to back” wording in that case was not a “pay when paid” clause, but governed only the timing of payment.
Insights
Apr 29, 2025
How will the newly created NISTA accelerate infrastructure delivery?
Between 2015-2025 the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) carried out an important function in assessing the UK’s long-term infrastructure needs, setting the infrastructure agenda and providing independent advice to the Government. However, from 1 April 2025, the NIC ceased operating and was combined with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to form a new unit within HM Treasury called the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). In this Insight we explore how this change might accelerate infrastructure delivery.
Blog Post
Apr 29, 2025
Springtime Reminders for Public Companies
Insights
Apr 29, 2025
Understanding DORA: a guide for financial entities and ICT service providers