Forthcoming meetings and events

Unless marked otherwise, the meetings are free to members and their guests. All are welcome but, for those meetings where the organiser's telephone or email is given, it would be helpful if you could please let them know of your intention to attend. Please contact our administrative office with any queries.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
6:30pm
London
The Third Party Rights Act: A Decade On
Francis Ho
John Hughes-D'Aeth

This talk will consider the impact of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 in the construction industry and, in particular, the continued popularity of collateral warranties in the market.

Please register for this event. SCL will send you by email a one-click entry for your Outlook Calendar. Registering in advance also helps SCL to contact you in the event of a change of date or cancellation. To register, click here and then click the link at the bottom of the page 'Sign up for The Third Party Rights Act: A Decade On', to enter your details.

Thursday, September 9, 2010
1.30pm for 2pm
London
Introduction to the basics 2010
Centre Of Construction Law & Society Of Construction Law Junior Committee
Julie Stagg, Helen Garthwaite, Professor Phillip Capper, Liam Holder, Nerys Jefford QC & Nicholas Gould

This annual seminar is for those considering specialising in construction and for junior or recently appointed staff encountering construction issues for the first time. It provides a general introduction to many of the widely encountered principles, as well as identifying some current ‘hot topics’.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
6.00pm for 6.15pm
Oxford
Mediation – The Only Way to Justice
David Richbell
David Richards
Thursday, September 16, 2010
4.00pm
London
Junior SCL Site Visit

Blackfriars Station is currently undergoing a major redevelopment, and Junior SCL members are offered the opportunity to visit the station (either on the 16th or 23rd September) thanks to our generous hosts Network Rail and Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering.

Numbers are strictly limited to 15 per visit, so if you are a Junior Member and would like to attend, please email frances.whitehead@scl.org.uk

Friday, September 17, 2010
9.00am - 6.30pm
Overseas venue
Construction Disputes Asia: Evolution or Revolution?

The Society of Construction Law (Singapore) in conjunction with the SIAC are holding the joint conference "Construction Disputes Asia - Evolution or Revolution?" The Conference will bring together APAC regional experts and leading arbitration practitioners from the construction and engineering industry to discuss recent developments, issues and cases.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
5.45 for 6pm
Cardiff
Change : What is it, how is it valued and who should resolve the dispute?
Simon Lofthouse QC
Tony Norris
Thursday, September 23, 2010
4.00pm
London
Junior SCL Site Visit

Blackfriars Station is currently undergoing a major redevelopment, and Junior SCL members are offered the opportunity to visit the station (either on the 16th or 23rd September) thanks to our generous hosts Network Rail and Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering.

Friday, September 24, 2010
12:30 – 5:00pm
Derby
SCL Construction Conference
HH Judge David Grant, Professor Rudi Klein, John Riches and Simon Hughes

A joint event with the Society of Construction Law and the East Midlands Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Cost: £55.00 which includes VAT, lunch and afternoon tea.

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Friday, September 24, 2010
12.30 for 1.00pm
Leeds/Wakefield
The inaugural SCL lunch in the North of England
Paul Darling QC - “Twenty five years as a construction litigator”

Please note: Individual bookings are welcome. Alternatively, tables of ten may be booked. Cost: £50 per person.

Bookings are open to non SCL members. All places will be allocated on a first paid, first served basis. 288 tickets sold and only 12 remaining, so hurry to avoid disappointment.

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Friday, October 1, 2010
12 noon for 12.30 pm
Glasgow
SCL Scotland Lunch
Olivia Giles

This event is now fully booked. Should you wish to be placed on a reserve list, please e-mail frances.whitehead@scl.org.uk

Tuesday, October 5, 2010
6.30 - 9.00pm
London
The Society's President's Reception

This event is open to SCL Members and their guests. Tickets cost £30 which include drinks and canapés.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
6.30pm
London
Do design and construct insurance policy wordings always fit the bill?
Jeffrey Brown
Roger Ter Haar QC
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
6.00pm
Birmingham
Tbc
Alexander Nissen QC
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
5.30pm followed by a drinks reception at 7pm
London
The Joint SCL/TECBAR Lecture
Professor Philip Capper, White & Case LLP
Sir Anthony May
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
5.45 for 6pm
Cardiff
Open Season for Ambush? How 'Disputes' Have Changed
Rachel Gwilliam
Ioan Prydderch
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
6:15pm
London
Domestic Bliss or Paradise Lost? A Look at Consumer Rights in Construction, in England and Australia
Philip Britton & Julian Bailey
Thursday, November 4, 2010
5.30pm for 6pm
Edinburgh
Procurement Challenges
Sarah Hannaford QC
Michael Levack

Cost: free. Places allocated on a first come first served basis. For bookings and enquiries contact Louise Shiels at 0131 200 7509 or louise.shiels@dundas-wilson.com or Lisa Cattanach at 0141 773 3377 or lhc@cdr.uk.com.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010
6 for 6:15
Reading
Time in NEC contracts
Adam Constable
David Rintoul
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Oxford
Tbc
John Riches
David Richards
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
6.00pm
Newcastle
tbc
Adrian Hughes QC
Simon Lewis
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Overseas venue
International Construction Law Conference 2010

The Conference will bring together leaders in Construction Law from throughout the world and will be one of the largest events that Hong Kong has ever staged on this subject. It will offer participants an opportunity to exchange ideas and information on emerging trends and developments in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
6:30pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Friday, February 18, 2011
12.30 for 1pm
London
The Society's Annual Lunch at the Brewery
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6.30pm
London
The Society's AGM
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
7.00 for 7.30pm
London
The Society's Annual Dinner
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
6:15pm
London
tbc