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Between the ever changing fortunes of the property market and a building and construction industry that by its very nature gives rise to a broad range of legal issues, you need to stay up to date the latest legal developments. Hear firsthand from the County Court and join our experienced panel of barristers and legal practitioners as they detail the most current and best strategies, practices and procedures to navigate a changing sector.
Attend and earn 7 units in Substantive Law
This conference was recorded in VIC on 12 September 2018
Practice, Procedure and Recent Updates
Chair: Ana-Mari Martinez, Principal Lawyer – Property and Construction, MacPherson Kelley Lawyers
9.00am to 10.00am: INSIGHTS FROM THE COUNTRY COURT: The County Court Building Cases List: Practice and Procedure
Presented by Sharon Burchell, Judicial Registrar, County Court
10.00am to 11.00am: Recent Developments in the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment of Act
Recent decisions and developments in relation to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act and how they will impact your clients and your practice.
Presented by Dimi Toumazou, Partner, Giannakopoulos Solicitors
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm: Using Arbitration to Resolve Commercial Building Disputes
Presented by Kieran Hickie, Barrister, Aickin Chambers
12.15pm to 1.15pm: Quantum Meruit
Presented by David Fairweather, Principal, Fairweather Legal
Hot Topics and Defective Products
Chair: Craig Sawford, Senior Counsel, Construct Law Group
2.00pm to 3.00pm: Key Developments and Hot Topics in Building and Construction Law
Presented by George Golvan QC, Svenson Barristers
3.00pm to 4.00pm: Non-Compliant Building Products: First Combustible Cladding, What Next?
Presented by St John Frawley, Partner, Thomson Geer; Recommended Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Building Defects: Key Insurance Considerations
Presented by Ben Hall, Partner, Carter Newell; Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation