The Trustees of Ampleforth Abbey Trust v Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd [2012] EWHC 2137 (TCC)

Construction Focus: Risky business

Letters of intent can lead to uncertainty and costly disputes. John Starr discusses recent cases ‘The judge did not consider that the letter of intent itself imposed a condition that the contemplated replacement contract had to be the subject of formal execution.’Letters of intent are widely used in the construction industry as a means of …

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Construction Focus: Consultants under fire again?

When is a contractor under an obligation to warn of a dangerous or defective design? John Starr examines recent case law on the issue The principles governing apportionment are that the court must have particular regard to: (a) the causative potency of a relevant party’s fault; and (b) the blameworthiness of that party’s conduct relative …

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Construction Focus: Letters of intent: uncertainty breeds dispute

John Starr reviews a case highlighting the dangers of failing to progress beyond letters of intent when proceeding with a project ‘While it might be fanciful to expect those in the construction industry always to heed Lord Clarke’s advice, they should nevertheless be alive to the dangers.’ It has long been known by the construction …

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