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Understand the relevant contractual provisions and different types of claims. Identify the major causes of construction claims and disputes. Learn how to handle your claims effectively using strategies and different solutions. Understand delay cost procedure and process. In depth review on the SOP Act. How to prevent disputes leading to litigation/arbitration/adjudication

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CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS

MANAGEMENT29th October 2010, Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre, Singapore

The 21st century has brought us many changes and it does not exempt the construction industry. Today, complexity is one way to describe the entrant of developments and trends in the construction business. Innovation on designs, materials, and even on laws has led the construction business surrounded by risks and disputes.

In the middle of economic turmoil, construction industry has become more vulnerable to unplanned changes and the only assurance at hand is a contract. But these contracts, if not handled properly can make the business go out of hand.

This Laures Solutions event will highlight practical resolutions on your construction claims disputes and will give tips on avoiding them, showcas-ing in depth discussions and case studies from the professionals of this �ield gearing you towards better handling of your claims and disputes.

At A Glance

•Understand the relevant contractual provisions and different types of claims

•Identify the major causes of construction claims and disputes

•Learn how to handle your claims effectively using strategies and different solutions

•Understand delay cost procedure and process

•In depth review on the SOP Act

•How to prevent disputes leading to litigation/arbitration/adjudication

Key Features

Who Should AttendThis conference will have the target audience as follows:General Managers, Managing Directors, In-House Legal Counsels, Senior Contract Managers, Commercial Lawyers,Real Estate Professionals, Property Developers, Landlords, Contract Directors, Contract Specialists and Consultants,Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors, Sub – Contractors

Early Bird ends 15th October 2010!

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CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS

MANAGEMENTSpeakers

29th october 2010, Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre, Singapore

Soh Lip San, Partner Rajah & Tan LLP

Lip San graduated from the National University of Singapore and is admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. Lip San is a Partner in the Construction and Projects Practice Group which has been recognised as the ALB Construction Law Firm of the Year 2006, 2007 and 2009. Lip San’s clients span the full spectrum of the industry, including, government and government bodies, developers, contractors and suppliers of various tiers, consultants and building industry professionals and other stakeholders. His areas of practice include both contentious and non-contentious work for the building and engineering industry. He also deals with insurance matters, construction insolvency and competition law.

In the course of his work, Lip San has dealt with a wide variety of contracting platforms ranging from traditional lump sum / measurement models to design and build projects to guaranteed maximum price models to public private partnerships. He has advised on various disputes, from litigation in court to adjudications to mediation and arbitration (be it ad-hoc or under institutional rules such as SIAC, ICC, UNCITRAL, CIETAC).

Lip San has experience in traditional building projects as well as specialized infrastructure projects such as sewage treatment plants, desalination plants, mass transit and light rail systems, combined cycle power plants, oil and gas pipelines, telecommunication cables, ports and container yards.

Anil Changaroth, Partner, Aequitas Law LLP

commercial, civil, dispute resolution work. He represent hire purchase & leasing; bankruptcy conveyancing; employ-ment; defamation; probate) matters; construction disputes resolution litigation (including liquidation and schemes of arrangements end construction & infrastructure contracts, agreements); and a focus on construction.

Prior to joining Aequitas, Anil spent a one year as part of the international arbitration practice group at the

Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte. Ltd. He was director and head of DLS’s Contract Advisory and Dispute Management Services Pte. Ltd. involved construction industry related dispute management services (arbitration, adjudication andand technical advisory work; claims assessment; and front end contract advisory work to developers, building owners and contractors in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and infrastructural projects in Singapore, India, Vietnam and Korea.

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CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS

MANAGEMENTProgramme Agenda

29th october 2010, Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre, Singapore

08:30 Registration

09:00

Morning Refreshments

09:10

Opening Remarks

11:00

10:30

Extending or Minimising Liability under Construction Contracts• Knowing what are generally accepted liabilities of a contracting party• Understanding commonly encountered construction contract provisions dealing with workmanship, time-related and other liabilities• Exploring how you can extend or minimise such liabilities• Understanding limitation periods• Consideration of cases and highlighting statutory provisions

Afternoon Refreshments15:00

15:30

Closing Remarks1700

17:15 End of Conference

Legal Aspects involving Claims for Extensions of Time, Delay & Disruption• Extension of time under the SIA and PSSCOC contracts• Claims for Delay and/or Disruption• Liquidated DamagesCase Stud

Managing, Defending and Winning your Claims • Assessing the Claims• Preparing your Claims: the signi�icance of records and documentation• Appointing the right team• Managing expectations• Knowing the costs involved• Dispute resolution strategies: tips & tricks

Luncheon12:30

Exploring Payment Disputes• Overview of the Building & Construction Security of Payment Act• The Adjudication Process and its effect• Common issues and pitfalls in Adjudication• Reviewing Adjudication Protocols• Recent cases

14:00

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