James Ladner
Legal Director
James specialises in construction and engineering law issues.
James's experience
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Defending a UK-based design and build contractor against allegations concerning missing fire doors, absent cavity barriers, compartmentation issues and use of combustible materials contrary to Building Regulations/Approved Document B.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Provided project counsel services to a renewable energy infrastructure company regarding its contractual rights and potential liabilities under a JCT Major Works contract for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a district heat network.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised a UK-based hotel owner pre-action regarding claims against its contractor, appointed on JCT terms, arising from fire protection defects internally and on the external façade.
- United Kingdom
- Sport & Hospitality
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Acted for a UK infrastructure company in its successful claim for time and money under a Dispute Board mechanism.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Representing a sub-contractor in respect of disputes arising from a heavily amended JCT sub-contract to negotiate a complex deed of variation, de-scoping sections of works and guaranteeing payment on delivery of specified targets.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Successfully defended a UK services provider on an ambush adjudication from an Employer contending non-completion and seeking liquidated damages on the NEC 4 form of contract for a Welsh infrastructure installation.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Advised a UK property development company pursuing claims under a performance bond following the contractor’s repudiatory breach of the building contract for the construction of a hotel and restaurant in Wales.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Advised a UK design and build contractor on disputes from refurbishing a 5-star London hotel. Defended defective work claims, pursued variations, time extensions, and loss/expense. Resolved through mediation with settlements reached with Employer and Insurers.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Supported a leading UK contractor in responding to excessive enquiries under section 236 of the Insolvency Act initiated by agents of a sub contractor in administration, advising on obligations, contractual protections, and strategy to manage risk and minimise disruption.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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- Hong Kong and United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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