Society of Construction Law, Hong Kong

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Enjoy ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a recording from a live event where Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Sir Vivian Ramsey KC on his distinguished career, the future development of construction law, and the opportunities and challenges faced by the industry in East and Southeast Asia. Enjoy ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Society of Construction Law council member Ben Bury talks to Gill Meller, Legal and Governance Director at MTR Corporation Limited in the first of a series of Fireside Chats that the Society of Construction Law has recorded with prominent members of the Hong Kong Construction Industry. In this episode, Gill discusses, amongst other things, her early career and influences, working in MTR and the future of MTR from a legal perspective, her thoughts on some of the new legal challenges facing MTR and meeting Abba. Enjoy ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Society of Construction Law Hong Kong is pleased to share this recording from a recent webinar looking back over 2021 in construction law by four preeminent English silks and members of Four Pump Court as they review key decisions, their consequences for construction and legal professionals, and consider issues to watch in 2022. Speaking on this podcast is Sean Brannigan QC, Jessica Stephens QC, Ben Pilling QC and Lyne McCafferty QC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Society of Construction Law Hong Kong is pleased to share this recording from a recent webinar exploring the impact of the recent UK Supreme Court decision in Triple Point Technology Inc v PTT Public Company Ltd [2021] UKSC 29. The judgment is of significant interest for the construction industry, restoring certainty regarding the proper interpretation and application of liquidated damages clauses where a contract is terminated after works are delayed, but before they are completed. Speaking on the podcast is James Howells QC, the lead counsel for the successful appellant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cradock talks to Tony Cheung, experienced Commercial Manager of Gammon Construction and Mike Allen, Quantum Expert and Managing Director of Secretariat Consulting on the methodology for establishing a change from a Contractor approach and the way in which an Experts would value changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Daley of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP talks with Anne Connelly, Quantum Expert at Ankura. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donovan Ferguson talks to Wendy MacLaughlin of GB2, on all things delay. Hear about how Wendy got into delay analysis (a flashy helicopter in the Philippines), what is a critical path, what contractors should do when preparing a delay claim, why records are so important and what changes Wendy would like to see in the construction industry. An informal chat with one of the leading delay experts in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anel Idriz talks to Ben Bury who provides an overview of construction law in Hong Kong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.