A battle over architects' fees for one of the most ambitious private developments in London is heading for the Court of Appeal. Leave has been granted to Christopher Moran to challenge an order by the Technology and Construction Court that he must pay architects Carden & Godfrey £82,500, which they claimed is owing. The money is said to be owing for, among other things, formation of a quadrangle at Crosby Hall, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, and design of a ramp and access to underground car parking in the south wing of the quadrangle. Moran claims that the firm was negligent and refused to pay the bill. But in the Technology and Construction Court Judge David Wilcox ruled that there was no merit in Moran's allegations that the firm in fell short of its duty to exercise reasonable care.
Dispute stalls Eversheds' European bank contract
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has delayed the appointment of Eversheds’ Moscow office following a dispute over consultancy services. Eversheds joined a consortium including accountancy firm Arthur Andersen to bid for the contract, which involves advising the EBRD on Urals and West Siberian venture funds. The EBRD held a beauty parade for […]