Cladding and Other Building Defects

We act across the entire range of cladding and other building defects disputes. We advise on and act in disputes involving defects arising from defective designs, materials deficiencies, problems with specifications, poor workmanship and other factors. Our barristers act in matters concerning landmark construction projects, major infrastructure, industrial sites, offices, commercial developments, schools, hotels, hospitals, residential developments, retail units and others.

We act for employers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, specifiers, designers and other parties involved in building defects disputes.

Our barristers appear in court proceedings at all levels in England and Wales, from the County Court, through the Technology and Construction Court to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Our barristers appear in arbitrations across the globe, such as those subject to the rules of Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC), Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), International Court of Arbitration (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Swiss Chamber and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), as well as ad hoc arbitrations.

Our barristers also appear in adjudications under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 Scheme and in ad hoc adjudications.