Advanced Commercial Litigation Conference - The Key Developments in Commercial Litigation in 2023: Enforcing Agreements and the New Unfair Contract Regime
OND233Q15A3
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour in Legal Knowledge
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
11.15am to 12.15pm Enforcing Agreements and the New Unfair Contract Regime
- Unfair contract terms: determining whether a contract term is unfair and options
- Is a clause a penalty?
- Unsigned contracts: what to consider before enforcing
- Enforcing the agreement or damages: considering all available approaches
Presented by Colin Harris, Partner and Alana Hewish, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Presenters
Colin Harris
Colin Harris has 14 years of experience in front-end and back-end construction for HWL Ebsworth's Construction and Infrastructure group. Colin holds a Masters of Construction Law and his experience encompasses contract drafting and negotiation, project management, contract administration, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. He has prepared the construction contracts and associated tender and project agreements for many of the high rise projects across the Brisbane skyline, together with agreements for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. He has prepared and defended complex payment claims made under Security of Payment legislation in several States and in litigation arising from adjudications. He regularly advises on compliance with regulation in the industry, including in respect of corporate reconstructions and public listings.
Alana Hewish
I am a Senior Associate in the Construction & Infrastructure practice group at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. I have extensive experience with both front end and back-end construction and infrastructure matters. I have represented developers, principal contractors, contractors, subcontractor and consultants across a range of construction (including both residential and commercial developments) and infrastructure projects (including rail, water irrigation plants, solar and bridges). I am able to provide clients with commercial, regulatory and strategic advice at all stages of a project, including contractual negotiation, project management and dispute resolution. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Finance) from the University of Queensland. I am also a Director of the University of Queensland Boat Club.