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Quantum meruit claims following the High Court’s decision in Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd

27-11-19 / Michael Trim, Sean Russell — Building & Construction

Prior to the High Court's decision in Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32, claims by builders and contractors on a quantum meruit basis could not exceed the agreed contractual price. That practice has now been ruled out in many cases. At an event hosted by the Society…

Can my contract be varied by what happens on site or how claims are treated?

7-8-19 / Claire Schneider, Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract

Hosted by the Society of Construction Law, Michael Trim and Claire Schneider addressed an audience of lawyers and construction industry experts with the question "Can my contract be varied by what happens on site or how claims are treated?" The presentation looked at effective agreement clauses in contracts in light…

But can’t I just rely on the words in the contract? Recent appellate cases for and against

23-8-18 / Michael Trim, Mei Barnes — Building & Construction, Contract

A presentation delivered by Michael Trim and Mei Ying Barnes to the Society of Construction Law Australia at Clayton Utz on Thursday 23 August. Topics covered included: › Could rejecting a claim relying on contractual provisions be unconscionable conduct even if in strict compliance with the contract? › What if a…

2017 Construction Law Wrap Up

30-11-17 / Michael Trim, Claire Schneider — Building & Construction

2017 Construction Law Wrap Up: Presentation delivered on 30 November 2017 at Level Twenty Seven Chambers.

What kind of delay analysis do I need?

31-8-17 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction

Presentation delivered on 31 August 2017 at Level Twenty Seven Chambers. This presentation formed part of the seminar: 'Delay claims and how to survive them: an update'.

Publications — Michael Trim