by DNH (BD) | Jan 11, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
The much anticipated Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021 (“Bill”) was finally tabled for its first reading in parliament on 15 December 2021. Below is a summary of the key provisions of the bill: Establishment of a Tribunal to hear redresses relating to sexual harassment...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 5, 2022 | Corporate and Commercial
Why a tailored Constitution is important for your company A Company Constitution (“constitution”) is vital for a company, no matter big or small, because the default rules found in the Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) will automatically apply without a constitution....
by DNH (BD) | Dec 21, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Stopping the Call on Performance Bonds A performance bond serves as a guarantee to a beneficiary for the performance of contractual obligations owed by a third-party. Performance bonds are widely adopted in the construction industry, whereby the third-party...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 14, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the proviso to Section 49(1) prohibits appeals against decisions of the High Court on compensation for land acquisition. Section 49(1) of the Land Acquisition Act 1960 reads: “Any person interested, including the Land...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 6, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (the “CIPAA”) is a legislation intended to facilitate regular and timely payment in the construction industry. Among other things, CIPAA introduced the statutory adjudication mechanism to resolve payment...
