Fidic Contracts in Europe: A Practical Guide to Application

FIDIC contracts are the most widely used contracts for international construction around the world and are used in many different jurisdictions, both common law and civil law. For any construction project, the General Conditions of Contract published by FIDIC need to be supplemented by Particular Conditions that specify the specific requirements of that project.

FIDIC Contracts in Europe: A Practical Guide to Application provides readers with detailed guidance and resources for the preparation of the Particular Conditions that will comply with the requirements of the applicable laws that apply to the site where the work is carried out, and for the governing law of the contract, for a number of the jurisdictions in which FIDIC contracts are used. This book closely follows the format of The International Application of FIDIC Contracts, with the addition of an outline of the construction industry and information on the impact of COVID-19 on both the execution and operation of construction contracts in each jurisdiction.

This book is essential reading for construction professionals, lawyers and students of construction law.

Dr Donald Charrett is a barrister, arbitrator, mediator, expert and dispute board member practising in technology, engineering and construction (TEC) disputes. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and was a member of the FIDIC President’s List of Adjudicators. He was named a Thought Leader – Construction by Who’s Who Legal in 2019, 2020 and 2021. His legal publications include articles on expert evidence, FIDIC contracts, dispute boards, dispute avoidance and resolution, insurance, contract risk, forensic engineering, contractual lessons from past projects, design and construct contracts, quantum meruit and solidary liability.