Construction Law & Practice: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 Thorny Challenges facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Flight King’s Counsel and Solicitors
We very much look forward to seeing you at Construction Law 2025
Additional clips from Construction Law on-demand conference
Ben Patten KC on Building Safety
Lynne McCafferty KC on Extension of Time
David Pliener KC on Liability Caps
Jonathan Selby KC on Historical defects
Mark Chennells KC on Termination
Michael Wheater KC on Conditions precedent
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On-demand clip
So you know what to expect from the recorded conference, here is a clip of Marion Smith KC.
Marion is answering the question: Where are the vulnerabilities in Time Bar Clauses and similar obstacles that are intended to prevent recovery of time and costs?
Programme
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Chair's Introduction
Construction law: Shaping new developments into solution-focused answers for your clients
Chaired by Kwadwo Sarkodie, Mayer Brown
Kwadwo is “a seasoned partner with a second-to-none overview of both legal and procedural matters.” He advised an African government over high value claims from a fuel supply contract.
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Time Bars
Where are the vulnerabilities in Time Bar Clauses and similar obstacles that are intended to prevent recovery of time and costs?
Answered by Marion Smith KC, 39 Essex Chambers
Marion "distils complex themes and extensive documentation into something that is unfailingly understandable." She is a superb communicator and fully versed in all the standard form contracts.
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Building Safety
Where are the flash-points following URS v BDW, including satellite litigation, the limits of a BLO and how to protect clients from them?
Answered by Ben Patten KC, 4 New Square
Ben is "at the top of his game - three jumps ahead." “You can throw anything at him with absolute confidence.” He is the Co-Editor of "Liability of Construction Professionals."
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Extension of Time
What is the latest judicial thinking on how concurrency of contract and client events can influence an Extension of Time or cost recovery?
Answered by Lynne McCafferty KC, 4 Pump Court
Lynne is “one of the best silks around - rigorous, unpretentious, tenacious and a pleasure to work with.” She appeared in the Barnes v Blackburn Council concurrent delay litigation.
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Liability Caps
How do you control - and overcome - difficulties with contractual liability and how do you secure the best outcome for clients?
Answered by David Pliener KC, Gatehouse Chambers
David acted in a £20 million claim over defective redevelopment works to a prestigious London development. "He is a case winner, a problem solver and a star silk in the making.”
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Historical defects
What counts and will sway the court in applying the "just and equitable" test over historical defects following The Triathlon Homes judgment?
Answered by Jonathan Selby KC, Keating Chambers
Jonathan appeared in The Triathlon Homes litigation over remedial work for historical defects. “He provides superb legal advice, mixed with insightful commercial strategy.”
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Termination
How have recent cases changed existing thinking on a client's ability to terminate for conduct or contractually, and how might the market respond?
Answered by Mark Chennells KC, Atkin Chambers
Mark acted in Providence v Hexagon over a contractor’s ability to terminate under a JCT. He is “incredibly bright and fiercely hard working, with an excellent style on his feet. He is one of the best.”
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Conditions precedent
How do you gain an edge for clients when drafting and enforcing conditions precedent? When should you use them and not, illustrated by caselaw and practical examples?
Answered by Michael Wheater KC, Gatehouse Chambers
Michael is “an absolute star - brilliant on the technical side, tactically astute, great with clients and delivering spot-on, commercial advice.” He is Co-Author of “Electronic Disclosure Law and Practice.”