‘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 […]
Important TCC Judgment on limitation, accrual of cause of action, and more
Summary In a decision which will be of wide interest and general application, Eyre J has handed down a wide-ranging and important judgment in Lendlease Construction (Europe) Limited v AECOM Limited [2023] EWHC 2620 (TCC). Alexander Hickey KC (instructed by Shoosmiths LLP) acted for the Claimant, Lendlease. Lynne McCafferty KC and Matthew Thorne (instructed by […]
1st November 2023
Rachel Ansell KC to speak at SCL Hong Kong One Day Conference 2023
4 Pump Court is delighted to continue its longstanding support of the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong One Day International Conference 2023. The event will take place on Friday 10 November and the theme for this year’s conference is ‘Collaborative Contracting: Fostering Trust and Efficiency in Construction Projects’. Rachel Ansell KC, along with Scott […]
Quentin Tannock to moderate a panel discussion on Liquidated and Ascertained Damages
On Tuesday 26 September, Quentin Tannock will moderate a panel discussion on the topic of liquidated damages in construction contracts. The panel consists of legal and quantity surveying experts and the panel will outline what liquidated damages are, how damages are commonly treated in construction contracts, typical legal and contractual issues and what to watch […]
TCC hands down judgment in ‘ISG Retail Limited V FK Construction Limited [2023] EWHC 2012’
Yesterday, the TCC handed down judgment in the long running dispute regarding default payee notices ‘ISG Retail Limited V FK Construction Limited [2023] EWHC 2012’. It concerns default payee notices under s110B(4) of the Construction Act, and the restitution of sums paid under an adjudicator’s decision that is later found by the Court to have […]
3rd August 2023
Keeping things simple: complexity and time pressures in adjudication
The TCC yesterday handed down judgment in Home Group Limited v MPS Housing Limited [2023] EWHC 1926 (KB), enforcing an adjudication for over £6.5 million. Matthew Thorne (instructed by Devonshires Solicitors LLP) acted for the successful claimant. Background The claimant (Home Group) is a social housing provider and owns thousands of properties in England and Scotland. The underlying contract, […]
26th July 2023
Commercial Court hands down judgment in BSkyB & Mace v Riverstone [2023] EWHC 1207 (Comm) in which Simon Goldstone...
Last month the Commercial Court handed down judgment in a £200m CAR Insurance claim between BSkyB & Mace v Riverstone. HHJ Pelling KC found that Insurers’ arguments concerning the period of insurance were correct and, in the premises, rejected the Claimants’ claims for indemnities for the costs of remedial schemes addressing damage that post dates […]
14th July 2023
24 members from 4 Pump Court have been commended in the Who’s Who Legal: UK Bar 2023 report across 9 practice areas
We are pleased to announce that 23 members from 4 Pump Court have been commended in the Who’s Who Legal: UK Bar 2023 report across 9 practice areas. Arbitration– Rachel Ansell KC and Nick Vineall KC Business crime defence– Nigel Tozzi KC Construction– Rachel Ansell KC, James Bowling, Sean Brannigan KC, Thomas Crangle, Simon Henderson, […]
14th July 2023
Judgment handed down in Topalsson v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars [2023] EWHC 1756 (TCC)
Yesterday, the Technology and Construction Court handed down an interesting judgment in Topalsson v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The dispute was in relation to the Service Agreement for the supply of Future Configurator Landscape between Topalsson (a software and services company specialising in digital data visualisation based in Germany) and Rolls-Royce (a subsidiary of BMW). Terry […]
13th July 2023
4 Pump Court shortlisted in 13 categories for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023
We are honoured to have been shortlisted in 13 categories for The Legal 500 Bar Awards including 12 individual nominations for members of 4 Pump Court. This demonstrates the exceptional talent within Chambers, across a range of practice areas. Set nominations: Set of the year Construction and energy set of the year Financial services and insurance […]
12th July 2023
SCL Seminar: Recovering liquidated damages
Society for Construction Law (SCL) seminar: Recovering liquidated damages Date: Thursday 13 July 2023 Time: 6pm to 7:30pm Venue: Manchester – Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS Quentin Tannock of 4 Pump Court will provide a brief introduction to liquidated damages in construction contracts, using this as the context for a discussion of […]
FK Construction Limited v ISG Retail Limited Judgment handed down
1. By an adjudicator’s decision dated 27 February 2023, Mr Allan Wood decided that ISG’s pay less notice in response to FK’s application for payment 16 was invalid and therefore a sum of £1,691,679.94 plus interest was due and owing to FK (the “Wood Decision”). ISG did not comply with the Wood Decision. FK issued […]
5th May 2023
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