Society of Construction Law, Hong Kong

The Society of Construction Law talks to Dr. Dean Lewis. In this episode, we explore Dr. Lewis's early career influences, delve into some of the notable and pioneering legal construction cases he has worked on in Hong Kong, and gather valuable advice for young professionals aspiring to pursue a career in Construction Law. Enjoy !

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Society of Construction Law council member Janice Cheng talks to Joanne Lau Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. In this episode we discuss with Joanne her successful career in law and role in HKIAC, some of the features of the newly published rules, Hong Kong’s role as an arbitration centre both within the GBA and internationally and diversity within the industry. Enjoy.

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The Society of Construction Law talks to Ir Dr Anne Kerr of Mott Macdonald. In this episode we discuss with Anne her career and role as a leader and thoughts on some of the hot topics currently being discussed in the Hong Kong construction industry. Enjoy !

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The Society of Construction Law talks to Anthony Houghton SC of Des Voeux Chambers. In this episode we discuss with Anthony how he became a barrister, his earlier career influences in the legal profession, some of his notable cases, and dispute resolution in Hong Kong. Enjoy !

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The Society of Construction Law council member Janice Cheng talks to Dr. Mariel Dimsey Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. In this episode we discuss with Mariel her early career and first Arbitration appointment, the role she has held with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the benefits of Hong Kong as an Arbitration seat and diversity within the industry. Enjoy !

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The Society of Construction Law talks to Dr Derrick Pang, CEO of Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited on his rise through the company, how Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings is embracing changes in technology, the challenges facing construction companies in Hong Kong and the work he is doing for charity.

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Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Peter Caldwell, an experienced construction arbitrator based in and around Asia as a continuation of our Fireside Chats series recorded with prominent members of the Hong Kong Construction Industry.

In this episode, Peter discusses his early career in Hong Kong, working as an Arbitrator in Asia and Dispute Boards. Enjoy !

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Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Timothy Hill, an experienced construction lawyer and arbitrator based in and around Asia as a continuation of our Fireside Chats series recorded with prominent members of the Hong Kong Construction Industry. In this episode, Tim discusses what prompted his move to Asia, some of his key recorded cases and his thoughts on some of the challenges facing the Hong Kong Construction Industry and legal profession. Enjoy !

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Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Teresa Cheng GBM GBS SC JP, Senior Counsel, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Arbitrator and former Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong as a continuation of our Fireside Chats series recorded with prominent members of the Hong Kong Construction Industry.

In this episode, Teresa discusses early influences, some of her career defining cases, her work as Secretary for Justice during a challenging period and her thoughts on some of the new important legal changes and issues for the Hong Kong Construction Industry. Enjoy !

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Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to John Battersby, the group managing director of BK Asia Pacific and well respected Expert in Hong Kong as a continuation of our Fireside Chats series recorded with prominent members of the Hong Kong Construction Industry.

In this episode, John discusses his early career and how he got into Expert work, his experience of working as an Expert and some of his reported cases, the changes being introduced in Hong Kong contracting and the important work he is involved with as part of the Lighthouse Club. Enjoy !

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The Society of Construction Law Hong Kong is pleased to share this recording from a webinar in September 2022.

Speaking on the webinar are Mr. Jeremy Glover and Ms. Claire King of Fenwick Elliot who looked at NEC4 Option C Target Cost and the common disputes that arise in connection with the use of this contract form as well as providing practical tips for avoiding some of the typical issues and disputes that they’ve encountered when advising and assisting developers and contractors using the NEC4 target cost option.

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Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Kenneth Ng, Executive Director and Company Board member of Wing Tai Properties as a continuation of our Fireside Chats series recorded with prominent members of the Hong Kong Construction Industry.

In this episode, Kenneth discusses, amongst other things, his career working for some of Hong Kong’s largest developers, how he has been able to reinvent himself and challenge himself and how now he is embracing Buddhism in business. Enjoy !

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Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Ashley Howlett, who at the time was Executive Director, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary at Gammon Construction Limited, one of Hong Kong’s leading contractors as a continuation of our Fireside Chats series recorded with prominent members of the Hong Kong Construction Industry.

In this episode, Ashley discusses, amongst other things, his early career and working in China, working in house for one of Hong Kong’s largest Contractors, his willingness to embrace opportunities and some of the challenges that are likely to be faced with new regulations being brought to Hong Kong. Enjoy !

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Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Ian Pennicott KC SC barrister of Des Voeux Chambers and International Tenant at Keating Chambers in the second episode of our Fireside Chats.

In this episode, Ian discusses topics such as disclosure, global claims, the approach to determine delay and the setting aside of an arbitral award that were addressed in some of his notable cases as well as his early career and influences. Enjoy !

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The Society of Construction Law Hong Kong is pleased to share this recording from a webinar in May 2022 where we looked at the NEC Contract and were provided an insight into various practical issues relating to the programme and delay, omissions, notices and some of the latest case law involving NEC Contracts. Speaking on this podcast is Ian Heaphy, a director of IN Construction Consulting and Shy Jackson, a partner of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.

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