Judgment handed down in Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited: Important...
In an ex tempore judgment handed down by Mr Adrian Williamson KC (sitting as a judge of the High Court) on 7 November 2023, the Technology and Construction Court provided important clarification as to the effect of certain of the termination provisions included in the widely-used JCT Design and Build Contract 2016. The decision will […]
16th November 2023
‘The Future of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution’ flagship conference followed by the TCC 150 Gala Dinner
Members of 4 Pump Court very much look forward to attending the TCC 150 Gala Dinner tonight, at The Grand Connaught Rooms. The dinner, organised by the Society of Construction Law, follows a Day Conference on ‘The Future of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution’ at Kings College London. Helen Dennis will be participating in the […]
Construction Newsletter – Case note on the Court of Appeal’s decision in Building Design Partnership Ltd v...
Guidance on pleading and proving sampled or extrapolated claims Summary 1. Construction lawyers will be familiar with the use of sampling and extrapolation in presenting evidence to prove claims. They are commonly used, for example, in defects cases. The question for the Court of Appeal in this case, however, was whether a party could, in […]
28th January 2022
Helen Dennis successful in Bilton & Johnson (Building) Co Limited v Three Rivers Property Investments Limited...
In a decision handed down on 14 January 2022 the TCC allowed a contractor’s application for summary judgment to enforce an adjudicators’ decision dated 2 September 2021. It rejected the defendant employer’s arguments that the decision had been made in excess of jurisdiction and/or breach of natural justice and/or that the adjudicator failed to exhaust […]
26th January 2022
Demand Bonds and International Arbitration: The Autonomy Principle Stands Tall
In April of this year, the High Court gave judgment in the case of Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Private Ltd v Yumn Ltd & Standard Chartered Bank [2021] EWHC 862 (Comm). This was an important decision on the operation of demand bonds, in the broader context of international arbitration. Simon Hale of 4 Pump Court appeared […]
25th August 2021
London International Shipping Week 2021
London International Shipping Week 2021 is a week long global shipping and maritime event that is being held during the week of September 13-17, in person and virtually, attracting audiences from jurisdictions globally. LISW21 offers over 150 industry functions and unique networking opportunities for leaders across all sectors of the international shipping industry – regulators, charterers, […]
Supreme Court hands down decision in Triple Point v PTT
The Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the case of Triple Point Technology Inc v PTT Public Company Ltd [2021] UKSC 29 today, 16 July 2021. The case concerned a dispute which had arisen between Triple Point (a designer and developer of software) and PTT (a commodities trader). PTT had appointed Triple Point under […]
16th July 2021
Case Note on Septo Trading Inc v Tintrade Limited: Interpretation of alleged inconsistencies between bespoke terms and...
Introduction 1. On 18 May 2021 the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in the case of Septo Trading Inc v Tintrade Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 718. While the case does not change the law, it provides a helpful outline as to the approach to be taken to interpreting alleged inconsistencies between bespoke terms […]
27th May 2021
Construction Newsletter – How far can you go? Anti-suit injunctions, interim relief and ICC Arbitration Rules: SRS...
Introduction and background The ICC Arbitration Rules permit parties to seek interim relief before courts in support of an arbitration. But it is a breach of any exclusive arbitration clause to seek a substantive ruling from a court on issues which should be referred to an arbitration. Where, then, is the dividing line between interim […]
12th November 2020
Construction Newsletter – Important Decision from the Qatar Financial Centre Court of Appeal
Demand guarantees, strict compliance, and preclusion: Qatar Financial Centre Court of Appeal upholds enforcement of guarantees and provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the URDG. Key points The Court of Appeal of the Qatar Financial Centre (part of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre) has decided its first case relating to […]
13th May 2020
Rachel Ansell KC appointed as Chair of the Technology & Construction Bar Association
Following the 2019 TECBAR AGM on 18th July, we are pleased to announce that Rachel Ansell KC has been appointed as Chair of TECBAR (the Technology and Construction Bar Association). This follows two years of Rachel sitting as Vice-Chair. Helen Dennis will also continue as a TECBAR committee member for a further term of two […]
19th July 2019
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