Paul Carter - Partner
Experience
- Acted for international soft drink manufacturer in its multi million pound dispute with its project manager and engineer regarding the construction of its largest processing plant
- Defended Network Rail in series of multi million pound adjudications arising out of its maintenance and renewal contracts with one of its main national contractors
- Acted for international architectural practice in relation to their design of state of the art facility for Rolls Royce
- Defended Taylor Woodrow and their insurers from Yorkshire Water's multi-million pound claim regarding the performance of the Knostrop wastewater treatment works
- Defends architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors and their insurers in substantial Professional indemnity claims
- Acts for insurers and contractors in substantial flood, fire and property damage claims and subrogated proceedings
- Insurance coverage and policy disputes (professional indemnity, CAR/EAR policies)
- Significant experience in alternative dispute resolution including adjudication and mediation
Significant reported cases
- Chesham Properties Ltd v Bucknall Austin Management
- Yorkshire Water Services Ltd v Taylor Woodrow Construction Ltd
Clients
- Employers
- CAR/EAR
- Insurers
- Contractors
- Professional indemnity insurers
- Architects
- Engineers
- Quantity surveyors
Professional
- 1995 Qualified in England and Wales
- 1986 Qualified as barrister and solicitor in Supreme Court of Victoria
- 1986 Admitted as barrister and solicitor in High Court of Australia
Publications
- Author of articles on adjudication and the payment regime under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
- Lectures on adjudication and design liabilities
Memberships
- Forum of Insurance Lawyers
Office
London
Telephone
020 7667 9053
