Defective Premises Act – insurance issues arising from strict liability
Tuesday, December 16, 202510:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Rob and Chloe will be discussing the nature of the duty imposed on construction professionals by the Defective Premises Act by reference to recent and historic authorities, with a particular focus on whether it imposes a strict liability or there needs to have been a failure to exercise reasonable skill and care. They consider why the distinction is important by reference to common professional indemnity insuring clauses.
Speakers
Rob GoodshipPartner
Rob Goodship is a Partner and part of the Fenchurch Law’s Construction and Property Risks team. Rob has over 15 years of insurance litigation experience, including considerable experience in resolving complex and high-value claims for corporate policyholder clients. He has spent the last 2 years at one of the UK’s leading main contractors, as Head of Risk, Insurance & Compliance. During this time, he gained in-depth experience in construction risks as well as continuing impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 on the sector.
Chloe FranklinAssociate
Chloe is an Associate and is a member of the Construction and Property Risks team. She has experience in complex and high-value litigated claims, including cases heard in both the High Court and Court of Appeal.
