Sale of the entire issued share capital of a building services company
We acted in the sale of the entire issued share capital of a building services company who provide consultancy services to the construction industry.
Defence of a claim concerning defective construction of factory premises
Acting for a client in defending a claim brought by a building contractor commissioned to construct our client's new factory premises.
Dispute relating to bridge resurfacing works
We instructed a client with regards to a contract for resurfacing and refurbishment works to a road bridge in London.
Claim arising from the failed underpinning of a family home
We negotiated appropriate documentation from the engineer and the contractors employed by them to give protection to our client and any first purchaser of the property.
Dispute relating to prestigious office development and subsequent claim
We acted for our client in relation to a dispute concerning a riverside office development at london Bridge.
Resisting winding up petition where clear interim application dispute
We prepared an application for an injuction preventing advertisement of the petition, following service of a winding up petition against the client by a subcontractor.
Multi party international dispute concerning the design and fit-out of a major data centre
We were instructed by a specialist mechanical and electrical contractor following issue of proceedings in a multi party international dispute.
Documents for consultants’ appointments at a prime tourist destination
We have been advising on, drafting and negotiating the various consultants’ appointments for a series of projects at a prime tourist destination.
Construction documentation for a development company
We provided a client with a bespoke suite of construction documents to allow the company to contract on its own terms.
Construction documentation for a major development in Folkestone
We have been advising on, drafting and negotiating the construction documentation for a major development in folkestone.
Provision of construction documentation and advice on adjudication
We drafted all relevant construction documents required for our client’s major refurbishment of its London aparthotel, including those relating to various contractors and a multitude of design and non-design consultants.
Advising on conflicting negotiations in the development of a sports hall complex
We advised on the construction documentation required for the development of a new sports hall complex with careful handling.
Advising on Construction Management contracts
We concluded the contract terms for a major residential conversion in West Sussex for the client and provided clear advice as to the obligations and responsibilities the client would be under and how to ensure it would be able to deliver the project satisfactorily.
Our construction department advised on a major refurbishment of a Grade II listed property
Our construction team instructed on our client's major refubishment of a Grade II listed property in London.
Our construction team advised on the construction and fit-out of a fruit packing and distribution centre
Our construction team advised a client of a Kent based fruit grower and distributor on the construction and fit-out of a fruit packing and distribution centre.
Assisting our client in the building of a distillery.
We were instructed by our client to assist them in the building of a distillery making gin, vodka and English grain spirit.
Drafting construction documentation involving a multitude of contractors and consultants
We have been instructed by our client who is currently carrying out a major refurbishment of its London aparthotel.
Claim arising from the failed underpinning of a family home
We acted for the director of a key client concerning the conversion of his firm’s head office into a prestigious residential property.
Dealing with construction documentation when the requirements as to financial protection required by funders is changed
We act for our client who has recently acquired various car showroom sites and has been fitting them out. Our client’s intention is to sell vehicles from these locations under well known brand names.
Acting for our client contractor in a short time frame in order to protect their relationship with their developer
We acted for our client who has been working as the main contractor for four years on a site in central London.
Dealing with an Agreement for lease and drafting documentation where the same contractor and consultants are employed by Landlord and Tenant
We act for a client who is currently having a large fruit-packing and distribution centre built by its Landlord.
Final account dispute and advice on contract administration
We were appointed by our client in relation to its final account dispute in connection with an exciting project to create a new visitor exhibition space within a prominent British landmark.
Multi-party claim in relation to numerous defects with a new build property
We acted for the Claimants in a multi-party dispute concerning a range of defects with a new build property which they had purchased for approximately £1.5 million.
Claims against designers, contractors and insurers in respect of a highly unusual private property
We acted for the owners of a highly unusual and experimental residential property, which featured prominently some years ago on a popular television show.
Adjudication and settlement of disputed M&E subcontractor’s final account and counterclaims
We acted for our client in relation to a disputed final account and contra charge claim with its mechanical and electrical subcontractor.
Final account dispute for mixed use education establishment
We acted for our client in connection with a dispute arising from a complex project involving the refurbishment and conversion of a number of buildings into new classrooms and staff facilities at an independent school.
Resolving a dispute concerning the interpretation of utilities reinstatement contract
We were instructed in relation to a significant dispute arising from a utilities reinstatement framework agreement covering a large region of England.
Russell Distillers Limited
Joanne Wright in the in the Commercial Property Team assisted by the Construction and Engineering Team advised Russell Distillers Limited in relation to the acquisition of a long leasehold interest of a Grade II listed disused Victorian building on The Chatham Maritime Estate which was originally used to pump water out of the dry docks.
Claim against a manufacturer for installation of kitchen surfaces
Claim against a manufacturer for installation of kitchen surfaces
Claims arising from negligent planning advice
Claims arising from negligent planning advice
Claim against designer in respect of a listed barn conversion
Claim against designer in respect of a listed barn conversion
Claim arising from breach of listed building consents in works on a barn conversion
The client’s claim resulted from serious breaches of listed building consent by the designer / project manager on a barn conversion project, resulting in a stop notice being issued and the need for fresh permissions to be obtained.
Claim arising from serious defects to new school sports hall zinc roof
We are acting for a local academy in relation to the failure of the zinc covering to the aerofoil roof on their sports hall which was only completed about 2 years ago, which has led to leaks into the main sports arena risking permanent damage to the flooring.
Claim against architect arising from a major refurbishment of a country residence
We act for the owner of a substantial country house, which is undergoing major structural works including a large extension (comprising a pool house complex), extensive alterations and complete renovation of the house, associated outbuildings and grounds.
Complex multi party claim arising from complete design failing of bespoke furniture
Multi-party dispute arising from total design failure of in excess of £1m worth of contemporary bespoke furniture built to a highly unusual (and, as it transpires, unrealisable) design concept.
Resolution of a multi party dispute arising from the failure of a major piled retaining wall during the construction of a high end coastal development
We acted in relation to a large multi party claim arising from the failure of a major piled retaining wall on a land slipped escarpment, at a coastal development of luxury apartments.
