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Unless marked otherwise, the meetings are free to members and their guests.

For some events, only SCL members are permitted to register - this is stated with the event. Please contact our administrative office with any queries.

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If you need to pay by cheque, please download the flyer and send in the booking form by post.

The Society of Construction Law aims to ensure that people have equal access to our events.  If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please contact one of the SCL Administrators (Jill Ward or Frances Whitehead) with your request so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.  Please note that any arrangements will have to depend on the nature of the venue and what can be done.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak all lectures will be held as webinars for the foreseeable future.

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July 2020

09 Thursday -

Dispute Board: site visits and the Covid 19 pandemic
6.30-7.30PM CET
ESCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Romano Allione (Engineer, DRBF Member)
Chair:
Roberto Panetta, General Secretary of the Italian Society of Construction Law
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s):

The administration is taken care of by the Italian Society of Construction Law (ISCL).  All webinars are free of charge. Please send an e-mail to info@iscl.it if you wish to participate.

15 Wednesday -

Avoiding and rectifying defects in residential buildings: legislative reforms in Ireland and Australia
8.00am
SCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Dr Matthew Bell, University of Melbourne; Deirdre Ní Fhloinn, Barrister (Law Library, Dublin) & Martin Cooney (Head of Construction, Byrne Wallace)
Chair:
Arran Dowling-Hussey B.L
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s): Arran Dowling-Hussey -

Please note: joining instructions will be sent out nearer the date.

 

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21 Tuesday -

Demand Bonds – Certainty in Uncertain Times?
5.30pm
SCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Simon Hale, 4 Pump Court
Chair:
Her Honour Frances Kirkham CBE
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic upon construction projects around the world, we can expect to see a prominent rise in the enforcement of performance-related securities. In this webinar, Simon Hale of 4 Pump Court will consider a number of recent decisions in domestic and international courts, and address important issues of principle and practice that can arise in this area.  This will include Leonardo SpA v Doha Bank Assurance Co LLC [2020] QIC (A) 1, an appellate decision that discusses the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG), in which Simon appeared for the successful contractor.

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

 

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August 2020

06 Thursday - London
SCL Networking Evening
5.00pm
Venue:
The Yacht London, Upper Deck, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN
Organiser(s):
PDF icon More details in this flyer

Cost is £21 inc VAT

September 2020

01 Tuesday - London
Tbc
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

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09 Wednesday -

Ground risk in the major international projects. The FIDIC 2019 Emerald Book new risk allocation approach for underground projects
6.30-7.30 PM CET
ESCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Adriana Spassova (Tutor at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, FIDIC accredited adjudicator and trainer, Partner EQE Control OOD, Bulgaria)
Chair:
Roberto Panetta, General Secretary of the Italian Society of Construction Law
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s):

The administration is taken care of by the Italian Society of Construction Law (ISCL).  All webinars are free of charge. Please send an e-mail to info@iscl.it if you wish to participate.

11 Friday - Leeds
The SCL Lunch in Leeds
12.15 for 1.00pm
Speaker(s):
Julian Norton, The star of the TV series the Yorkshire Vet
Venue:
Leeds Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds LS1 6ET
Organiser(s): Jonathan Hawkswell -
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You can book individual places, or tables of 10 (max two tables per firm) via the drop down.

16 Wednesday -

The use and legal aspects of BIM in the international arena
6.30-7.30 PM CET
ESCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Bastian Fuchs (Honorary Professor of German and International Construction Law at the University of the Bundeswehr München, Germany)
Chair:
Roberto Panetta, General Secretary of the Italian Society of Construction Law
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s):

Please note the administration is taken care of by the Italian Society of Construction Law (ISCL).  All webinars are free of charge.  Please send an e-mail to info@iscl.it if you wish to participate.

17 Thursday - Overseas
SCL Astra Conference
Venue:
to be announced
Organiser(s): Lauren Adams - Rebecca Shorter - Sarah Williams -

Given the current issues with COVID 19, the dates for this conference are under review. The Astra Committee will update the membership in due course. Thank you for your patience.

17 Thursday -

Performance Bonds after Clarington Developments Ltd -v- HCC International Insurance
5.00pm
SCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Niav O’Higgins (Head of Construction, Arthur Cox, Dublin) & David Brynmor Thomas QC (39 Essex Chambers)
Chair:
Mr Justice Michael Peart
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s): Arran Dowling-Hussey -

Please note: joining instructions will be sent out nearer the date.

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23 Wednesday -

Partnering in Construction Projects
6.30-7.30 PM CET
ESCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Arent Van Wassenaer (Director of the Faithful Goose B.V., the Netherlands)
Chair:
Roberto Panetta, General Secretary of the Italian Society of Construction Law
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s):

All webinars are free of charge. Please send an e-mail to info@iscl.it before midday of the webinar you wish to attend.

30 Wednesday -

Enforcement of DB decisions
6.30-7.30 PM CET
ESCL Webinar
Speaker(s):
Marcello Viglino (Engineer, Contract Management Salini Impregilo S.p.A., member of the Italian Society of Construction Law)
Chair:
Roberto Panetta, General Secretary of the Italian Society of Construction Law
Venue:
Online
Organiser(s):

The administration is taken care of by the Italian Society of Construction Law (ISCL).  All webinars are free of charge. Please send an e-mail to info@iscl.it if you wish to participate.

October 2020

06 Tuesday - London
Tbc
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

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08 Thursday - Overseas
Postponed - Public Private Partnership, What really matters?
ESCL Conference
Venue:
Sofia Hotel Balkan, 5 Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia, 1000 Bulgaria
Organiser(s):
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POSTPONED TO 2021 - ESCL Annual Conference 2020: Public Private Partnerships. What really matters.

Further information to follow.

November 2020

03 Tuesday - London
Tbc
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

04 Wednesday - Overseas
9th International Society of Construction Law Conference
Venue:
Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds St, Grafton, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Organiser(s):

SCL (New Zealand) welcomes the opportunity to host the 9th International Society of Construction Law Conference in Auckland New Zealand. 

Further details can be found at www.constructionlaw2020.com

December 2020

01 Tuesday - London
Britain's greatest building project - Hadrian's Wall
6.30pm
Speaker(s):
Sir Rupert Jackson
Chair:
Mrs Justice Jefford DBE
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

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03 Thursday - Ireland
Innovative Construction
9.00 for 9.30am
Society of Construction Law 2020 Ireland Conference
Speaker(s):
Anneliese Day QC (key note), Mark Beer, Graham O’Doherty & James O’Donoghue
Venue:
Dublin Dispute Resolution Centre, Distillery Building 145-151 Church Street, Dublin 7
Organiser(s): Arran Dowling-Hussey -

04 Friday - Ireland
The SCL Lunch in Dublin
12 noon for 12.30
Speaker(s):
Alva Brangam QC
Venue:
The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin, D02 XK40
Organiser(s): Arran Dowling-Hussey -

Further details to follow

February 2021

02 Tuesday - London
Tbc
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

12 Friday - London
The SCL Annual London Lunch
12 noon for 1.00pm
Venue:
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, Park Lane, London W1K 7TN
Organiser(s):

March 2021

02 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

05 Friday - Leeds
The SCL Annual Spring Conference
8.15 for 9.00am
Venue:
The Royal Armouries, Leeds LS10 1LT
Organiser(s): Jonathan Hawkswell -

April 2021

13 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

May 2021

11 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

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26 Wednesday - London
The Society’s AGM
6.30pm
Venue:
The Drapers’ Company, Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Street, London EC2N 2AN
Organiser(s):
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26 Wednesday - London
The Society’s Annual Dinner
7.30pm
Venue:
The Drapers’ Company, Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Street, London EC2N 2AN
Organiser(s):

June 2021

08 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

25 Friday - Manchester
The SCL Lunch in Manchester
12.30 for 1.00pm
Speaker(s):
Rt Hon Lord Andrew Adonis PC, formerly the Labour Secretary of State for Transport
Venue:
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Free Trade Hall, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP
Organiser(s): Fraser Askham - Lucy Osborne -

July 2021

06 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

September 2021

07 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

October 2021

05 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

November 2021

02 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

December 2021

07 Tuesday - London
TBC
6.30pm
Venue:
National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
Organiser(s): Andrew Singer QC - Christopher Sunderland - Hamish Lal - Jonathan Cope - Karen Gough - Rebecca Shorter -

(Please note that bookings must be made online for this event, and SCL will not take bookings by email)

Please also note this event will attract 1 CPD hour unless otherwise advised at the beginning

Input number of places required: Register to attend

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