Events
We regularly organise events and webinars for our clients and contacts concerning new legislative changes and industry issues, and also more informal networking or social events. Our events are always focussed, topical and timely.
Archives: Events
9th AIDA Europe Conference
Thursday, 6th October 2022Partners Nathan Modell and Nathan Penny-Larter travelled to Zurich on 6 October 2022 to attend the AIDA Europe Conference. The conference focused on the development of emerging insurance EcoSystems, the increasing importance of sustainability considerations (ESG) in the insurance industry and how governance and regulations need to react to the structural and political changes in insurance companies and across… Read More >
The Procurement Bill 2022: a new and improved legal framework?
Wednesday, 20th July 2022In this webinar, Paul Henty and Ellie Eastwood discuss the eagerly awaited Procurement Bill, which was released on 11 May 2022 and had its second reading in the House of Lords on 25 May 2022. The Procurement Bill is intended to simplify and consolidate procurement law, ushering in a simpler and more flexible legal framework.… Read More >
Russia Sanctions – your questions answered
Thursday, 19th May 2022In response to the invasion of Ukraine, the UK and EU have swiftly imposed waves of sanctions against an increasing number of Russian entities and individuals. This has caused confusion and concern for construction and engineering companies involved in projects with a Russia dimension (in terms of client ID, financing or location). Within the past… Read More >
A Practical Guide to Adjudication and Case Law Update
Wednesday, 31st March 2021The original aim of adjudication was to provide parties to a construction contract with an accessible and efficient method of resolving payment disputes. However, parties have utilised the speed and cost benefits of adjudication for a wider range of disputes related to construction projects. Although this has led to a broader case load, the focus… Read More >
Beale & Co International Webinar for Irish Construction Companies
The International Construction Market is constantly growing, especially for Irish Construction Companies. Join us on Thursday 11 February 2021 for a webinar for Irish construction companies operating internationally and those with international ambitions. Beale & Co speakers Killian Dorney, Partner from our Dublin office, Will Buckby, Partner from our London office and Claire Miller, Partner from… Read More >
A Practical Guide to Adjudication
Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 is a very accessible and efficient method of resolving payment disputes on construction projects. Join us on Thursday 4 February 2021 for a webinar that will involve a detailed consideration of Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013. This webinar will focus on the structure of the adjudicative… Read More >
Contractual Considerations in 2021 – a New Landscape?
For construction professionals, the contractual landscape has unfortunately been ‘hardening’ in recent years. In addition, the professional indemnity insurance market has also “hardened”, with cover being limited in areas such as in respect of fire safety, ACMs and combustible materials, amongst others. And then we have the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK’s transition period after… Read More >
Where will the Golden Thread Lead? the Draft Building Safety Bill
The Draft Building Safety Bill (“the Draft Bill”) is the government’s long awaited response to the Grenfell fire and Dame Judith Hackitt’s 2018 review of the building industry, “Building a Safer Future”. The Draft Bill sets out a proposed new regulatory regime for those involved in the design, construction and approval of high rise residential… Read More >
Prolongation and Variations in Consultant’s Appointments
Andrew Croft and James Vernon will discuss the thorny issue of delay caused to the provision of consultants’ services by reasons beyond their control. This is a particularly topical point given the impact of COVID-19. In such circumstances, what contractual provisions are needed to allow the consultant recover additional fees and/or loss and expense? In… Read More >
External Wall Fire Safety and Form EWS1
Will Buckby and Ian Masser discuss the ongoing industry challenges surrounding external wall fire safety on buildings over 18m in height. The position in relation to new developments is now relatively clear given the 2018 Building (Amendment) Regulations, which banned the use of combustible materials anywhere on buildings over 18m in height. But what about… Read More >
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