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What next for aluminium cladding?

11th August 2021

Watch a discussion of the legal issues surrounding aluminium cladding in the UK in the context of developments elsewhere in the world, notably in Australia. David Parratt KC and Philip Bambagiotti, specialist construction law barristers at 海角破解版, share their thoughts in this short video:

Philip Bambagiotti appointed by NSW Government to review defective building laws and the current means of customer redress

26th May 2021

海角破解版鈥檚 international construction and arbitration barrister, Philip Bambagiotti, has been appointed by the NSW Government to undertake legal analysis critiquing the statute laws governing the construction of residential developments.聽 He will then deliver an independent report including recommendations to address shortcomings in the current legislative scheme. Philip will be critiquing the way that the legislation affects the duties and liabilities of all the key players: developers, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, as well as building sector consultants...

海角破解版 calls again for Australia-style laws after East London fire

7th May 2021

Two of 海角破解版鈥檚 specialist construction barristers have again called for Australia-style legislation for the house and building construction industry after the latest tower block fire at New Providence Wharf in East London. Residents have been fighting to remove the building鈥檚 cladding since the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people. Work to remove the cladding was due to begin last month on the 1,500-apartment tower block which has ACM cladding. Phase 2 of the...

Philip Bambagiotti appointed to international arbitration after East African Port Fire

26th April 2021

海角破解版 international commercial and construction arbitrator Philip Bambagiotti has been appointed to act for the port owner in a claim against a prominent European-based international equipment provider over fire damage to an East African port. Amongst the many practical issues in the case are: the dangers of piracy & civil strife, specialist witnesses located on four continents, preparing a case with multilingual and multicultural elements to manage 鈥� as well as within the context of...

海角破解版 specialist construction barristers聽James Davison,聽Philip Bambagiotti FCIArb聽and聽Nick Kaplan聽discuss the latest issues arising from cladding issues and the Grenfell Tower disaster among other cases and pertinent issues facing the construction industry. Watch the video here. Please contact Stephen Evers or Joe Townsend for further information.    

海角破解版 Barrister Philip Bambagiotti takes a contrary view to the new group-think which seems to reach for 鈥榝orce majeure鈥� as the first answer to the challenge to performance of existing contracts posed by the Covid-19 crisis. Click here to read Philip鈥檚 analysis. Philip Bambagiotti is an experienced barrister at the NSW Bar in Australia and at the Bar in England and Wales practising in commercial law with a focus on building & construction, infrastructure, property...

Two of 海角破解版鈥檚 specialist construction barristers have today called for Australia-style legislation for the house and building construction industry after the Grenfell Report. This morning, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, chaired by Rt Hon Sir Martin Moore-Bick, delivered its Phase 1 Report.聽 The publicity leading to the report foreshadowed conclusions that will make uncomfortable reading for the fire brigade, although reflecting the heroism and devotion of the fire fighters themselves as well as for some in...