Construction Law & Practice: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 Thorny Questions Facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Flight King’s Counsel and Solicitors
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Programme
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09:30
Registration and coffee
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10:00
Chair's Introduction
Construction law: Shaping new developments into solution-focused answers for your clients
Chaired by Caroline Pope, Gateley
Caroline is a former Chairman of TECSA and received its Clare Edwards Award for professional excellence and outstanding contribution to the construction industry. “She is a leader in this field."
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10:10
Time bars
What counts and will sway the court over Time Bar Clauses and similar obstacles that are intended to prevent recovery of time and costs?
Answered by David Pliener KC, Gatehouse Chambers
David’s recent work includes VWG v ISG, a four-party claim over alleged structural defects at Audi’s flagship West London showroom. “He is a case winner, a problem solver and a star silk.”
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10:45
Liability Caps
How far can you push the court over contractual liability caps in light of recent cases? Where are the challenges coming from?
Answered by Ben Patten KC, 4 New Square
Ben advises on big-ticket domestic and international construction disputes and co-authored the SCL paper The Modern Construction of Limitation of Liability Clauses. “On thorny stuff, he is terrific.”
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11:20
Morning Coffee
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11:35
Building Safety
Which way is the wind blowing for Building Safety recovery after URS v BDW — including limitation and onward claims against UK and international supply chains?
Answered by Lynne McCafferty KC, 4 Pump Court
Lynne acted in Shepherd Construction v Drytech, the first dispute to consider the Building Safety Act’s new cause of action against cladding manufacturers. “She is one of the very best silks around.”
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12:10
Conflict avoidance
How marked is the change in approach to ADR and conflict avoidance, particularly for complex multi-party disputes — and is it actually working?
Answered by Fionnuala McCredie KC, Keating Chambers
Fionnuala addressed ADR options during RICS Conflict Avoidance Week and leads a £100 million international arbitration involving green-energy engineering, delay and quantum. “She is a relentless advocate.”
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12:45
Overrun
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13:00
Lunch
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13:45
Extension of Time
What is the latest judicial thinking on extension-of-time entitlement, prolongation and concurrent delay — and where is the room for manoeuvre?
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 regularly advises on extension-of-time claims.
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14:20
Contractor Insolvency
How - practically and legally - can employers manage contractor insolvency, for example, JCT 8.7.3. and similar standard clauses?
Sarah is the author of Construction Insolvency and advises on termination, suspension, step-in rights and bonds. “Her advice is always detailed and commercial and she is an absolute pleasure to work with.”
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14:55
Remediation orders
How can you control - and overcome - difficulties with complex RO and RCO claims before the FTT — particularly over directions, disclosure and legal costs?
Answered by Jennie Gillies KC, 4 Pump Court
Jennie acted in the first Remediation Order application under section 123 and in the three main Remediation Contribution Order cases, including Empire Square. "She is incredibly clever, thorough and rigorous.”
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15:30
Overrun
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16:00
Close of conference
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