How to avoid expensive construction disputes in sport: Lessons from key cases
The development of stadiums, more often than not, come with high publicity and a high budget. It's therefore inevitable that setbacks will happen.
In this article, the authors discuss some notable stadium construction cases from the Technology and Construction Court and provide some learning points from these cases to those involved in the construction/redevelopment of sports stadiums or venues in order to help them better safeguard their interests (especially where the construction itself does not go to plan).
The cases set out below are of relevance because the facts, principles and learning points contained within them often repeat themselves during the stadium construction process.
An understanding of these cautionary tales can guide those involved in the construction of sports stadiums to make future stadium construction projects as successful as possible.
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Jonathan Coser
Associate
Jonny has experience in assisting sports clubs on drafting and negotiating various construction documents in relation to their desired construction projects. This includes professional team appointments, novation agreements and collateral warranties. He also has litigious experience, assisting clients in adjudications as well as providing advice on general disputes.
Carly Thorpe
Carly is a specialist in construction and engineering law and helps sports clubs to navigate construction projects at and near to their grounds from minor refurbishments and upgrades, to pitch renewals and building new large stadiums. Carly also helps with ancillary developments such as hotels, restaurants, and retail centres.
Carly assists clients from "cradle to grave" on a project – drafting and negotiating construction documents, advising during construction, and helping clients to avoid and resolve disputes.
Carly is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Legal 500.
