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Gold Digger: what are your state security of payment recourses?

30-4-20 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction

Our barristers Matthew Hickey and Bianca Kabel joined the Society of Construction Law (SoCLA) Australia on Thursday 30 April to provide webinar with the most up to date information on a state by state basis regarding recent changes to security of payment regimes and the effects of COVID-19 induced legislation.…

Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial and Construction Contracts: A Consideration of Force Majeure and Frustration

23-4-20 / Angus O'Brien — Building & Construction, Contract

The Covid-19 virus has had a profound impact on social and economic life. Measures adopted by the Commonwealth and State governments to halt the virus’s spread have suspended many aspects of civil society. Large sectors of the economy have been deliberately shut down. Those businesses still operating are experiencing significant…

Strategies for Persuasive Expert Evidence

10-12-19 / Florence Chen, James Green, Mei Barnes — Building & Construction

As part of a series of informal discussion groups between construction experts, solicitors and barristers, Level Twenty Seven Chambers barristers Florence Chen, James Green and Mei Barnes hosted a session titled 'Strategies for Persuasive Expert Evidence'. Topics covered during the session, using real case examples, included: Overview of Expert Evidence:…

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…