Keating Chambers is well-regarded for its expertise in technology and construction-related professional negligence cases. Leading Paul Bury, Alexander Nissen KC acts in Kier Construction Ltd v Alumet and O’Connell East Ltd in a claim against architects responsible for the initial design and specification of cladding used on the external face of three tower blocks. Jonathan Selby KC led Emma Healiss and Richard Coplin KC in a claim against a design and build contractor, a specialist timber frame designer, an architect and various insurers in respect of a care home deemed so defective it required demolition. Acting for the claimant, Lucy Garrett KC led David Sheard in proceedings against an independent tester for damages for breach of contract arising out of the termination of a PFI agreement. Sheard was also led by Simon Hargreaves KC in a 4-day Supreme Court hearing arising out of defective structural engineering by professional designers in numerous multi-tower residential developments.
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