Our role in contentious matters is to assist the court, arbitrator or mediator with understanding the technical aspects of a case. Our recent experience includes:

  • Retained by the insurers of consulting engineers following:
    • Water ingress and defects in the waterproofing system of a large dwelling.
    • Design and monitoring of construction work at an industrial building.
  • Retained by the insurers of architects following:
    • Construction defects and thermal performance of a large, modern dwelling.
    • Basement waterproofing following the refurbishment of a period house.
  • Retained by the insurers of specialist contractors following:
    • Subsidence of commercial building due to dewatering of a nearby site.
    • Water ingress and fire safety issues in a timber-framed apartment development.
  • Retained on behalf of plaintiffs following:
    • Refurbishment of a home leading to claims of defective workmanship and professional negligence. 
    • Construction of a boundary wall leading to claims of defective design.