Burgess & anor v Lejonvarn [2016] EWHC 40 (TCC)

Construction Focus: A costly favour

As a professional the offer of gratis services should be made with care. John Starr explains ‘It can sometimes be easy for something that starts life as informal advice to grow into something more substantial and that is where the professional needs to err on the side of caution and beware.’About a year ago, I …

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Construction Focus: The perils of gratuitous services

John Starr highlights the dangers that come with professionals, such as an architect, providing free advice to friends and neighbours ‘It is important to note that the absence of a formal contractual relationship will not prevent there being liability on the part of the professional if they fail to exercise reasonable skill and care.’All professionals …

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