One Hyde Park Limited v Laing O’Rourke Construction South Limited

One Hyde Park Limited v Laing O’Rourke Construction South Limited

OHP proved, on unchallenged expert and factual evidence, that LOR breached contractual and warranty obligations in installation and workmanship of pipework, valves, joints, and pantograph cradle, causing defects for which OHP is responsible under lease structure; OHP entitled to damages for remedial works as assessed by its quantum expert.

Parties
Claimant: One Hyde Park Limited; Defendant: Laing O’Rourke Construction South Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Trial in Absence of Defendant; Defence Struck Out Under CPR Part 39.3
Outcome
Judgment for claimant; damages awarded.
Legal Topics
Defective Works, Collateral Warranty, Repair Obligations, Damages Assessment, Remedial Works, Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities
Construction Law Contract Law Defective Works Collateral Warranty Repair Obligations Damages Assessment Remedial Works Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities

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Parties

One Hyde Park Limited

Claimant

Laing O’Rourke Construction South Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Trial in Absence of Defendant; Defence Struck Out Under CPR Part 39.3

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Liability for defective chilled water pipework, butterfly valves, soldered joints, and pantograph cradle under Main Contract and Collateral Warranty
  2. 2 Responsibility for repair and maintenance under leasehold structure
  3. 3 Assessment of quantum for remedial works

Ratio Decidendi

OHP proved, on unchallenged expert and factual evidence, that LOR breached contractual and warranty obligations in installation and workmanship of pipework, valves, joints, and pantograph cradle, causing defects for which OHP is responsible under lease structure; OHP entitled to damages for remedial works as assessed by its quantum expert.

Court Disposition

Judgment for claimant; damages awarded.

Orders

  • Defendant's Defence struck out under CPR Part 39.3.
  • Judgment for claimant for £34,437,122.60 for CHW pipework remedial works.