Construction and Projects multi-jurisdictional guide

The Construction and Projects multi-jurisdictional guide brings together practical information on topical cross-border construction and projects issues, country-specific Q&As on construction and projects law and practice, and details of recommended construction and projects lawyers and law firms in jurisdictions around the world.

In each country-specific Q&A, a standard set of questions relating to construction and projects law and practice is answered by a leading law firm recommended for its construction and practice expertise in that jurisdiction following independent research carried out by PLC Which lawyer?.

The Q&A guide aims to give a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. In addition, answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions to assist in the management of cross-border transactions (see Country Q&A tool).

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PLC would like to thank the following firms for the excellence of their contributions and their attention to deadlines: Arthur Cox, Boekel De Nerée, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Bowman Gilfillan, bpv Grigorescu Stefanica, Clifford Chance Janicka, Krużewski, Namiotkiewicz i Wspólnicy spółka komandytowa, Clyde & Co LLP, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, Goltsblat BLP, Havel, Holásek & Partners s.r.o., attorneys-at-law, Hogan Lovells International LLP, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB, Lacourte Balas & Associés, McCarter & English, LLP, Molina Ríos Abogados, Pinheiro Neto Advogados, Schoups, Van Bosstraeten & C° Law Firm.

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PLC Construction multi-jurisdictional guide editorial board The editorial board of the PLC Construction multi-jurisdictional guide comprises senior in-house counsel and private practitioners, based in companies and law firms around the world included for their expertise in construction law and practice.	Editorial board
Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Austria A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Austria. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Austria, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Belgium A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Belgium. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Belgium, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Brazil A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Brazil. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Brazil, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Canada A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Canada. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Canada, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Chile A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Chile. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Chile, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Czech Republic A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Czech Republic. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Czech Republic, please visit PLC Which lawyer? To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the construction and projects Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/construction-mjg.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: France A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in France. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in France, please visit PLC Which lawyer? To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the construction and projects Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/construction-mjg.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Germany A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Germany. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Germany, please visit PLC Which lawyer? To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the construction and projects Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/construction-mjg.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Hong Kong A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Hong Kong. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Hong Kong, please visit PLC Which lawyer? To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the construction and projects Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/construction-mjg.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Ireland A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Ireland. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Ireland, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Poland A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Poland. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Poland, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Romania A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Romania. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Romania, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Russian Federation A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in the Russian Federation. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in the Russian Federation, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Slovak Republic A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in the Slovak Republic. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the construction and projects Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/construction-mjg.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: South Africa A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in South Africa. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in South Africa, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Sweden A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Sweden. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Sweden, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: The Netherlands A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in The Netherlands. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in The Netherlands, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: Turkey A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Turkey. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in Turkey, please visit PLC Which lawyer? To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the construction and projects Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/construction-mjg.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: UK (England and Wales) A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in the UK (England Wales). The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended construction and projects law firms and lawyers in England, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Construction and Projects: United States A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in the United States. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Country Q&A
Cross-border chapters
Project financing and infrastructure development This chapter gives a global perspective on project financing (financing long-term infrastructure, industrial projects and public services). The article explains how project financing works; which entities are usually involved in project financing transactions; and how project financiers deal with risk, with an additional focus on infrastructure development and privatisation trends in Brazil. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Cross-border chapters
Public private partnerships: an answer to the infrastructure needs of the United States This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to Construction and Projects. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/constructionhandbook.	Cross-border chapters
PLC Which lawyer?
Construction and Projects: PLC Which lawyer? This section is designed to assist lawyers and clients in identifying construction counsel in 29 jurisdictions. Our editorial team has researched the legal markets worldwide to identify the firms and individuals that the market considers to have expertise in this practice area. Firms and individuals are listed by jurisdiction, and firms are ranked as follows: Leading Highly Recommended Recommended Recognised Note: Individual endorsements are not ranked but listed in alphabetical order. For more information on how PLC Which lawyer? rankings are compiled please click here. The PLC Which lawyer? section should be read in conjunction with the Lawyer profiles section which contains more detailed biographies of some individuals. Follow the links for recommended counsel in construction law. This research is part of the Construction and Projects multi-jurisdictional guide to construction and projects law and leading practitioners worldwide.	PLC Which lawyer?
Lawyer profiles
Ayotte, Daniel (Canada)	Lawyer profiles
Bateson, David (China and Hong Kong)	Lawyer profiles
Goltsblat, Andrey (Russian Federation)	Lawyer profiles
Håkansson, Per (Sweden)	Lawyer profiles
Hansson, Tommy (Sweden)	Lawyer profiles
Kochergina, Natalia (Ukraine)	Lawyer profiles
Kopania, Daniel (Poland)	Lawyer profiles
Kopeychykov, Maksym V (Ukraine)	Lawyer profiles
Lopez-Ibor, Alfonso (Spain)	Lawyer profiles
Maravela, Gelu-Titus (Romania)	Lawyer profiles
Mozharowski, Vitaly (Russian Federation)	Lawyer profiles
Nicaise, Hans (The Netherlands)	Lawyer profiles
Parascan, Anca (Romania)	Lawyer profiles
Reynolds, Bruce (Canada)	Lawyer profiles
Sanders, Doug (Canada)	Lawyer profiles
Shaban, Richard (Canada)	Lawyer profiles
Starr, Paul (China and Hong Kong)	Lawyer profiles
Stetner, Renato Parreira (Brazil)	Lawyer profiles
Vallis, Jeffrey (Canada)	Lawyer profiles