Law/Policy

Peter Barnard, a partner at Cox Yeats. Projects often run into delays. A common question that arises is whether consultants/professionalscan claim additional fees due to the period of delay. Often, consultants agree to a value-based fee, meaning that the amounts they can charge are linked to the overall value of the work. In circumstances of delay, consultants often feel that they are automatically entitled to revert to and claim time-based fees. This is not always the c

By Peter Barnard, Partner, and Harshita Kapoor, Associate, Cox Yeats The Fourth Edition of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (GCC 2025) marks a significant evolution in South Africa’s standard form construction contracts. Building on the 2015 edition, it introduces a stronger focus on good faith, collaboration, and clear communication, echoing the NEC’s “spirit of mutual co-operation.” The revisions are designed to promote fairness, transparency, an

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