Economic torts and construction disputes

Speakers: Andrew Singer QC and Kelly Pennifer   Chair: Jonathan Pawlowski, SCL vice-chairman   Venue:  National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE Organisers: Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter - Ronan Champion   “This claim reveals the perils of contracting with an undercapitalised limited liability company, with no guarantees from the individuals associated with it, as HHL was plainly one such company. The claim also reveals less directly the potential pitfalls for those individuals who choose to operate through the medium of such a limited company which proves not to be good for its contractual obligations, including those who may have directed its affairs from the shadows (or quite openly but perhaps not quite constitutionally). Whether or not in this case they extend to the individuals concerned having incurred direct tortious liability to PB is the fundamental point running through the issues I have to decide.” HHJ Russen QC - Palmer Birch v Lloyd [2018] EWHC 2316(TCC)   This talk by Andrew Singer QC and Kelly Pennifer of Kings Chambers will examine the principles of the “economic torts” and their potential application to construction claims generally and by particular reference to Palmer Birch v Lloyd.   Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email