Legal

B2  Areas where external advice may be appropriate include:

•  Managing disputes and implementing the dispute resolution clauses of the contract;

•  Guidance on interpretation of clauses in the contract, and regarding the rationale associated with the agreed terms of the contract

•  Process on implementing any variations;

•  Implementation of Change in Law clauses;

•  Contractor distress;

•  Refinancing (changes to funding arrangements);

•  Change of ownership of Contractor;

•  Changes to nominated subcontractors;

•  Relief and compensation events;

•  Certification and handover;

•  TUPE and employment matters;

•  Benchmarking and market testing;

•  Advice when 'expert' advice is required, eg from a QC

•  Breach of contract;

•  Early termination for any reason including Contractor default; and

•  Enforcing indemnities, guarantees and contractual claims.