An apparatus (10) for attaching a branch pipe (40) to an existing pipe (50) is described. The apparatus (10) comprises a pipe engagement portion (12) adapted to engage the surface of an existing pipe (50), a branch engagement portion (14) adapted to receive an end of a branch pipe (40) to be connected to the existing pipe (5), a passageway (16) providing fluid communication between the pipe engagement portion (12) and the branch engagement portion (4) and a first attachment mechanism (20) for attaching the apparatus (10) to an existing pipe (50). The first attachment mechanism (20) is provided adjacent the passageway (16).