Online-briefing, March 3, 2026: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Greenlandic Construction Projects

We are pleased to invite you to an in-depth briefing tailored to international contractors exploring construction opportunities in Greenland.

For international contractors, navigating different contractual frameworks across countries can be challenging. This briefing will introduce the relevant contractual framework and highlight key considerations when building in Greenland.

You will gain insights into:

• Public Procurement Rules and Local Regulations
• Contractual Framework Based on ABT 18
• Structure and principles of ABT 18 (General Conditions for Design and Build Contracts)
• Allocation of risk and responsibilities between parties
• Claims management
• Delays, EOT´s and liquidated damages
• Dispute resolution mechanisms under ABT 18

Comparison with FIDIC Yellow Book

• Key differences in claims procedures and notice regimes
• Engineer-led vs. employer-driven administration and impact on disputes
• Cultural and procedural pitfalls

Risk Management in Arctic Conditions

• Weather, logistics and force majeure claims
• Underpriced Arctic risk and its downstream dispute impact

We look forward sharing our know-how and expertise with you during this online-briefing from 9 am to 10 am at Microsoft Teams.