Natalia Rutkowska
Dispute avoidance and adjudication board under the new FIDIC contract conditions (2017)
08.03.2018
public procurement
The new FIDIC contract conditions place greater emphasis on alternative dispute resolution. This approach is reflected in the increased role of dispute avoidance and adjudication boards.
Closer and closer to a new Act on Concessions for Construction Works and Services
29.09.2016
project, public procurement
Work on Poland’s new Act on Concessions for Constructions Works and Services is near the end. The act is supposed to enter into force before the end of this year.
European Single Procurement Document
29.04.2016
project, public procurement
One of the most important changes in the Public Procurement Law is introduction of the European Single Procurement Document, which should make it much simpler for bidders to apply for public contracts.
In-house procurement
29.04.2016
project, public procurement
The concept of “in-house procurement,” i.e. a contract awarded by one public entity to another public entity, is already recognised under Polish law, but the amendment to the Public Procurement Law proposes major changes in this area.
Obtaining decisions and permits: What can be demanded of a FIDIC contractor?
16.07.2015
public procurement
The contractual division of duties to obtain decisions and permits does not change the principle that the investor is basically required to cover the costs of obtaining them. Nor can a division contrary to law be imposed on the contractor.
What a difference a minute makes: To receive or not receive compensation for a flight delay
09.10.2014
aviation, European Court of Justice
In strictly defined instances a passenger has the right to compensation for a flight delay, but the law does not say exactly how the period of the delay should be calculated. The European Court of Justice recently answered this question.
Polish, English, or maybe French? What language should aviation contracts be drafted in?
13.06.2014
aviation
Polish law provides great discretion in choosing the language for contracts. But in regulated industries, such as aviation, this rule may be modified.
Contracts for construction works performed using subcontractors: Specific rules for settlement of fees
22.05.2014
public procurement
Conditioning payment to the general contractor on prior payment of the subcontractors’ fees and the ability for subcontractors to obtain direct payment from the contracting authority protect subcontractors against dishonest general contractors.
Tribunal strikes high fees for judicial review in public procurement cases
17.04.2014
Constitutional Tribunal, public procurement
For the second time this year, the Constitutional Tribunal has considered a challenge to the court fees for appeals against rulings by the National Appeals Chamber in public procurement cases.
Seizure of an aircraft: The perfect method to secure claims?
14.02.2013
aviation
Suppliers to troubled airlines increasingly seek security for their claims. Is temporary seizure of an aircraft an effective instrument?
Aviation Law-what's on the horizon in 2013?
17.01.2013
aviation, new provisions
At least one set of amendments to Poland’s Aviation Law will take off in 2013. It is closely tied to implementation of the Airport Charges Directive (2009/12/EC).