Legal experts debate the OFT fines

Two legal experts discuss the likelihood of compensation claims, the possibility of appeals and the threat of directors facing disqualification

Building’s new podcast launches today focusing on the decision by the Office of Fair Trading to fine 103 construction firms a total of £130m.

Hear assistant editor Roxane McMeeken speak to Martin Baker, a competition partner at Taylor Wessing and Chris Hill, a construction partner at Norton Rose. The discussion covers:

• Severity of the fines
• Likelihood clients will pursue contractors for compensation
• Opportunity for firms to appeal against the OFT decision
• Threat of criminal sanctions against some company directors who could face disqualification.