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.
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A Practical Guide to Adjudication
Thursday, 4th February 2021Adjudication 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?
Wednesday, 20th January 2021For 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
Wednesday, 13th January 2021The 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
Wednesday, 16th December 2020Andrew 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
Wednesday, 2nd December 2020Will 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 >
Software as a Service – Consultants as Technology Providers and the Legal Ramifications
Wednesday, 25th November 2020Digital engineering and the tools and processes now available to us are changing the built environment and will alter how the engineering industry operates moving forward. Engineers and architects are increasingly taking the role of technology providers and face new legal issues. In this webinar, James Hutchinson, a Partner at Beale & Co, examines the… Read More >
Cladding and Construction in the Middle East and the UK
Thursday, 5th November 2020This webinar, held in conjunction with global construction consultancy, WSP, for our clients and contacts in the insurance industry, focuses on the topic of construction and cladding in the Middle East and the UK. The webinar considers a range of issues including recent developments, the regulatory environment, current claims trends and how these might impact… Read More >
Virtual Arbitrations in the UAE
Monday, 29th June 2020The CIArb UAE Branch and Beale & Co are delighted to bring you an arbitration webinar focusing on Virtual Arbitrations in the UAE. The panel share their experience and discuss various issues they have encountered including: Challenges of conducting a virtual hearing and how they can be overcome; Approaches of various arbitration institutions; Enforcement and ratification… Read More >
Arbitration Best Practice – Preparation and Funding
Tuesday, 2nd June 2020Associates from our Dubai office Sadaff Habib and Natalie Ledger will discuss: • Preparing for arbitration • Funding of arbitration • Securing payment of an award To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Sadaff Habib on s.habib@beale-law.com or Natalie Ledger n.ledger@beale-law.com. Please click here for a copy of the slides. To view a recording of… Read More >
Arbitrating Construction Disputes in the Current Climate
Thursday, 14th May 2020Associates from our Dubai office Sadaff Habib and Natalie Ledger will discuss: • When to start preparing for arbitration and the practical steps that can be taken to aid success • Key consideration when nominating party-appointed arbitrators and experts • Video conferencing and online tools To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar… Read More >
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