Construction professionals will convene digitally to engage in six sessions on a variety of dispute resolution methods, and explore collaborative and adversarial approaches in the Canadian construction industry.

Leading subject matter experts including those with substantial international experience will discuss collaborative and adversarial approaches.

This event is brought to you jointly by RICS and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). Both, RICS and the CIArb, are renowned for the training, development and continuing professional development of professionals that have experience in construction disputes.

Agenda

Global Trends & Adjudication

May 25 

Update on global trends and current status of Adjudication across Canada

Negotiation & Mediation

 June 08

Explore current practices in Negotiation and the process of Mediation

Arbitration

June 22

Explore current practices in Arbitration, including the impact of procedural changes

Litigation

July 06

Explore current practices in Litigation, including the impact of procedural changes

The Role of Experts

July 20

Update on emerging case law and the expectation of experts and reliance on expert reports

Collaborative & Adversarial Approaches

 August 03

Recap on development of emerging trends and resolution via collaborative and adversarial approaches

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Hanscomb Intercontinental hosted a panel discussion on the new JCT Dispute Board Documentation.

Speakers included:

Dean Sayers of Sayers Commercial

Sean Gibbs of Hanscomb Intercontinental

Seamus O’Doherty of Berkeley Research Group

Matthew Finn of Ankura

Karen Gough of 39 Essex

Richard Bailey of Goodman Derrick

Damian James of Damian James Delay & Quantum Experts

This Symposium series will explore recent trends and emerging approaches to dispute resolution in the construction industry. Presenters include leading practitioners in construction practice, construction law and dispute resolution.

Event Overview

Construction professionals from across Canada will convene digitally to engage in six sessions on a variety of dispute resolution methods, and explore collaborative and adversarial approaches. Leading subject matter experts including those with substantial international experience will discuss collaborative and adversarial approaches.

This event is brought to you jointly by RICS and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). Both, RICS and the CIArb, are renowned for the training, development and continuing professional development of professionals that have experience in construction disputes.

DATE: Tuesday 25 May 2021 – Tuesday 3 August 2021

TIME: 12:00 – 14:00 EST

VENUE: Online, RICS

DRBF’s 20th Annual International Conference and Workshop

30 June – 2 July 2021 Lisbon, Portugal
In-person and Online options

Dispute Boards are recognized worldwide for their effectiveness in the
real time avoidance and resolution of disputes on major projects.

Embraced by government agencies, private project owners, and funding
agencies, Dispute Boards contribute to project success through significant
decreases in costs and time overruns.

Join other professionals at the DRBF’s premier international educational
and networking event to learn the latest about Dispute Boards (DBs) across the world.

This year for the first time, you can join this international gathering in one of two ways: online or in
person. No matter which option you choose, delegates to DRBF’s online events in the past year have
praised organizing committees for exceptional speakers and topics as well as for the interactive nature
of the online platform for those who cannot attend in person.

In-Person and Online Event

Experienced professionals will discuss Dispute Board
practice within the context of:
> World Bank, FIDIC, and MDB initiatives
> Impact of DB legislations and other laws
> Lessons learned from case studies across the world
> Quantum assessment
> Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects

To receive an invitation and learn more visit: www.DRB.org
or email: info@drb.org.

Hanscomb is a proud gold sponsor of the International Construction Projects Masterclass Series. A webinar series presented by the IBA International Construction Committee, part of the IBA Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL).

Webinar Series

Hanscomb CEO Sean Gibbs is speaking at the Scots Law PNLA online conference.

Sean’s talk will be on the role of an expert witness in professional negligence claims with a typical focus on Scottish law.

Speakers:

Brochure

Hanscomb are pleased to confirm that their new office address is 61 Katherine Street, Sandton 2146, Johannesburg South Africa.

Hanscomb CEO Sean Gibbs confirmed that “Hanscomb have been serving the African market for many years and the new office space will allow us to increase the size of the team we have in Africa”.

Hanscomb Intercontinental are a supporting patron of the Vis East Moot 2021. Other supporters include Keating Chambers and Atkin Chambers.

Details of the networking events are available in the programme which you can access by clicking the image below.

Hanscomb were pleased to sponsor UK Adjudicators 2021 Edinburgh Adjudication & Arbitration Conference took place on the 5 March 2021.

World class lawyers, experts, arbitrators, adjudicators, dispute board members and practitioners spoke, the event was run under Chatham House rules and use of this video is on the same basis.

Speakers included:

• Marion Smith QC 39 ESSEX / CIARB
• Nicholas Baatz QC ATKIN CHAMBERS
• Daniel Miles AQUILA FORENSICS
• Sarah Williams KEATING CHAMBERS
• Abdul Jinadu KEATING CHAMBERS
• Jeremy Glover FENWICK ELLIOTT
• Janey Milligan CDR/RICS/CIARB/UK ADJUDICATORS
• Sean Gibbs UK ADJUDICATORS / HANSCOMB INTERCONTINENTAL
• Mark Wheeler DIALES / DRIVER GROUP
• Suryen Nullantamby BIRKETT LONG LLP / UK ADJUDICATORS
• Adriana Spassova EQE / FIDIC / DRBF
• Bernadette Barker BARKERS CONSULTANTS / DRBF /UK ADJUDICATORS
• Seamus O’Doherty BRG / RICS / UK ADJUDICATORS
• Philip Fidler DISPUTE DECISIONS LTD / RICS / CIARB / UK ADJUDICATORS
• Matt Finn ANKURA / UK ADJUDICATORS
• Iain Aitchison ANKURA / UK ADJUDICATORS
• Lisa Cattanch CDR/RICS/CIARB/UK ADJUDICATORS
• Giorgiana Tecuci SCPA TECUCI PĂLTINEANU / DRBF / FIDIC
• Len Bunton BUNTON CONSULTING / RICS / CIARB / UK ADJUDICATORS
• Brandon Malone SAC / RICS / CIARB / UK ADJUDICATORS
• Chantelle Humphries THE BRIDGE GROUP OF ADVOCATES
• Karen Gough 39 ESSEX
• Johan Beyers KEATING CHAMEBRS
• Mary Anne Roff CLYDE & CO

Please click the link below to download our global expert witness and expert advisory brochure.

Hanscomb Brochure Expert Advisory & Expert Witness Services

Hanscomb Intercontinental are pleased to be associate members of the European Society of Construction Law.

The ESCL consists of 18 national construction law societies.

Hanscomb are sponsoring the GAR Interactive: India Conference on Arbitration. The event will take place on the 18 March 2021

Register: https://events.globalarbitrationreview.com/event/6646561d-c0a7-4ecc-a653-e007b5584048/summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE – FURTHER DETAILS TO BE PROVIDED SHORTLY

Joint Chair: Karen Cornwell – Kennedys Law
Joint Chair: Tim Edward – MBM Commercial  LLP

• 0900–0920 Registration and Refreshments
• 0920–0930 PNLA Introduction – Joint Chair: Tim Edward – MBM Commercial LLP / Karen Cornwell – Kennedys Scotland
• 0930-1000 Keynote Address – Professional Negligence Claims in the Commercial Court
  The Hon Lord Ericht (Andrew Stewart QC)
• 1000–1030 Keynote Address
  The Lord (Neil) Davidson of Glen Clova QC
• 1030-1045 Questions and discussion
  1045-1100 Refreshments
• 1100–1145 What happens when governments go rogue?
  David Welsh – Axiom Advocates
• 1145–1200 ATE – a beginner’s guide
  Matthew Pascall (speaker) & Andy Lyalle Temple Legal Protection
• 1200–1245 Where Product Liability Meets Clinical Negligence
  Shona Haldane QC – Arnot Manderson Advocates
• 1245-1300 Questions and discussion
  1300-1400 Lunch
• 1400-1445 Professional Negligence Update
  Scott Manson– Axiom Advocates
• 1445–1530 Litigation project management, pricing and budget control
  Ewan McIntyre – formerly a partner in Burness Paull LLP, and now Director of Ashdale Professional Consulting Ltd providing consultancy services to law firms.
• 1530-1545 Questions and discussion
  1545-1600 Refreshments
• 1600-1645 The differences in procedures north and south of the border
  Andrew Smith QC – Crown Office Chambers (London) Compass Chambers (Edinburgh)

Hanscomb to Sponsor 2021 Dispute Resolution Question Time Dubai

Register: Dispute Resolution Question Time Dubai – Register (itp.events)

Hanscomb Intercontinental are pleased to be supporting the UK Adjudicators 2021 Edinburgh Adjudication & Arbitration Conference.

The conference takes place online on the 5 March 2021 and free registration is now available on Zoom.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkcuioqT4sGNdL4HrVu9Z4FsvDFONmjGKm

Hanscomb are sponsoring the 9th ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration. The event will take place on the 22-25 February 2021. The event has been organised by the International Chamber of Commerce.

Speakers:

Sabrina Ainouz – Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, France

Iryna Akulenka – Managing Consultant, HKA, Dubai; Vice Chair, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UAE Branch)

Ali Al Hashemi – Managing Partner, Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel, United Arab Emirates

Alex Bevan – Partner, International Arbitration practice and Head of the Abu Dhabi office, Shearman & Sterling, United Arab Emirates; Steering Committee Member, ICC UAE Commission on Arbitration & ADR

Roberta Downey – Partner and Global Head of Construction & Engineering, Hogan Lovells, United Kingdom

Dania Fahs – Deputy Director, ICC MENA Representative Office, Abu Dhabi

Alexander G. Fessas – Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Paris

Ziva Filipic – Managing Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris

Dame Elizabeth Gloster QC – Arbitrator, One Essex Courts; Former High Court Judge; Former Vice-President, Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, United Kingdom; Judge of the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts and a Justice of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda

Sami Houerbi – Director for Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Abu Dhabi/Tunis

Andrew Mellor – Managing Director, Construction Advisory Services, JS Held, United Arab Emirates

Bassam Mirza – Founding Partner, Pellerin Pecsnar Mirza, Paris – Beirut

Alexis Mourre – President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris

Ahmed Ouerfelli – Attorney at Law, Ouerfelli Attorneys and Counsels- former Judge, Tunisia

Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab – Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration; Zulficar & Partners, Egypt; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Chair, Private International Law and Professor of Dispute Resolution, Cairo University