European Union: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

With effect from 1 October 2026, specific Family Court Proceedings Regulations, enacted by virtue of Regulation 216 of 2026, have come into effect, hence replacing the previous procedural regime. The aim of the new Regulations is to establish a more structured framework for family proceedings. The main novelties are, emphasis on early disclosure of financials and proposals, imposition of mediation timelines, structured representation of children, and multi-disciplinary support for the parties, minors and third parties involved in the process.

This article examines the mandatory Clause 10.6 valuation hierarchy under the Public Works Contract, exploring how adjustments to contract sums are calculated through rate-based and cost-based methods. It analyzes the legal framework governing variations, from contractual valuation rules through to residual remedies of fair valuation and quantum meruit, with particular attention to preliminary overheads and the procedural discipline required of employers and Employer's Representatives.

Højesteret har afgjort en principiel sag om, hvorvidt et selskab gyldigt kan indgå voldgiftsaftaler med bestyrelsesmedlemmer om fremtidige erstatningskrav efter selskabslovens § 361. Dommen fastslår, at sådanne aftaler er bindende, også for et senere konkursbo, medmindre konkrete omstændigheder gør voldgiftsbehandling betænkelig.