Alex Taylor

Featured Construction & Engineering cases

Advised on, and later successfully resisted, an application for pre-action disclosure in relation to alleged construction defects in a block of residential flats. A substantial costs order was made in favour of the Claimant.

Assisted in the preparation of evidence in relation to a multi-million delay claim arising out of the construction of a high-end London hotel.

Acted for the successful Claimant in a County Court claim for unpaid fees, which was defended on the basis of a set-off alleging defective workmanship and improper construction over public sewers. Despite the only expert evidence having been adduced by the Defendant, the Court ruled in favour of the Claimant on the facts and upheld the claim with only a modest deduction. The Claimant beat its Part 36 offer, and the Defendant was ordered to pay uplifted costs accordingly.

Instructed (as junior counsel) to advise on evidential issues relating to witness attendance in a substantial TCC construction claim.

Drafted particulars in a claim against glazing manufacturer, alleging numerous defects in the goods supplied and their installation.

Drafted particulars in a claim against a well-known building supply company in relation to the supply of allegedly defective construction materials for a prestigious university development.

Assisted (as a pupil) in drafting rejoinder submissions in a Middle Eastern construction arbitration worth approximately £16 million.

Assisted (as a pupil) drafting particulars in a complex negligence claim against a statutory sewerage undertaker.

Assited (as a pupil) in the preparation of an adjudication brought in relation to the redevelopment of mixed-use premises in central London, including advising on the availability of liquidated damages.

Assisted (as a pupil) in advising as to whether a structural engineering consultant was entitled to limit its liability for alleged professional negligence following the partial collapse of the relevant building.