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21 May 2026

Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground: Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd v Ardmore: A landmark ruling on Building Liability Orders

Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd v Ardmore: A landmark ruling on Building Liability Orders In this session our speakers consider some of the key takeaways from the recent judgement in Crest Nicholson Regeneration Limited v Ardmore Construction Ltd & Ors on the courts' approach to Building Liability Orders.

Breaking Ground: From Collapse to Coverage

Contractor insolvencies and claims under the Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 Join us for this Breaking Ground webinar where, following the recent trend of a rise in contractor insolvencies, Ben Hardiman, Dan Korcz and Peter Lennon examine the direct impact this can have on insurers, either in terms of a requirement to respond to information requests, or through becoming a party to ongoing court proceedings.

Breaking Ground: 2025 building safety round up

Our first Breaking Ground of 2026 features a roundup of some of the most prominent cases of 2025 and some thoughts on their implications for the construction and insurance sector. This session covers: - Laura and Tom giving an overview of some of the most high-profile fire safety / Building Safety Act cases decided in 2025; and - David discussing some of the implications for Insurers of the current Building Safety legislation and recent case law

Breaking Ground: Building Liability Orders – piercing the corporate veil

In this Breaking Ground webinar, we'll discuss Building Liability Orders, including what they are, what they mean and their impact. Andrea Lynch and Laura Johnson are joined by guest speaker and barrister, Bradley John-Davis of Crown Office Chambers. As well as delving into the meaning of Building Liability Orders, our speakers also cover: - Recent case law; and - Implications for construction professionals and their insurers

What is Breaking Ground?

Designed for those who want to know more about construction and engineering risks, our Breaking Ground series runs once a month and include a bitesize 15 minute presentation on a topical subject followed by 15 minutes for audience questions or a case study.

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