Elements (Europe) Ltd v FK Building Ltd [2023] In Elements (Europe) Ltd -v- FK Building Ltd [2023] EWHC 726 (TCC), the TCC has provided helpful guidance concerning the proper construction of an important element of a JCT standard form. The […]

In Batish and others v Inspired Sutton Ltd [2023], the First Tier Tribunal (“FTT”) granted the applicant leaseholders what is believed to be the first Remediation Contribution Order made under the Building Safety Act 2022. The Background to the Case […]

In URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 189 the Court of Appeal decided that two appeals concerning issues arising under the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) should be heard together. The Background to the Case The […]

In WRB (NI) Ltd v Henry Construction Projects Ltd [2023] EWHC 278, the TCC refused to grant a main contractor a stay of execution to establish its alleged cross-claims against a dormant company. The Background to the Case Henry Construction […]

We recently represented J&B Hopkins Limited in the case of J&B Hopkins Limited (“JBH”) v A&V Building Solution Limited (“A&V”) [1] in which the Technology & Construction Court (“TCC”) was required to consider the enforcement of an adjudicator’s final account decision. […]

Following publication of the NEC4 suite of contracts in June 2017, there has been substantial feedback from users and industry experts suggesting how the contracts could be further enhanced. In light of this feedback, NEC published a set of amendments […]

Book your place today! The fast-moving and often complex nature of change within the construction industry means a comprehensive and up to date understanding of contractual and commercial issues has always been essential to success. To promote understanding of these […]

Despite the current economic uncertainty, 2023 promises even more investment in environmental and sustainability measures. Over the last few years, in particular, such issues have become more important to our colleagues and clients than ever before. We are therefore responding […]

In LJR Interiors Ltd v Cooper Construction Ltd the TCC held that the Adjudicator was wrong to reject the responding party’s limitation defence such that his decision was void and unenforceable. The Background to the Case LJR Interiors and Cooper […]

In LDC (Portfolio One) Ltd v (1) George Downing Construction Ltd and (2) European Sheeting Limited (in Liquidation) the TCC was required to consider a contractual obligation to exercise reasonable skill and care alongside the requirement for compliance with the […]