Dispute resolution in the credit crunch - a consideration of the options and recent developments

Date: Thursday, 23rd October 2008
Time: 12.00-14.00 hrs
Venue: Buchanan House, seminar room K505, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow G4 0HG

Programme
12.00 Registration and buffet lunch
12.30 Welcome
12.35 Presentation
13.35 Questions and answers
14.00 Close

Abstract
The construction industry is being tested today as finance to support it becomes less readily available in the current economic downturn.  In difficult economic times, those involved in the construction industry are more likely to become involved in disputes.  Many organisations are turning their attention to dispute management and, in particular, the successful resolution of disputes, where necessary.  The seminar will deal with each of the most commonly used forms of dispute resolution, and their relevance in the credit crunch.

In particular, the seminar will look at adjudication, litigation, arbitration and mediation, and will give guidance as to which type of dispute resolution is appropriate in which set of circumstances. The seminar will also look at the recent review of the Scottish Civil Court system; proposed reform to adjudication; and current developments in arbitration in Scotland.

Speakers: John Miezitis & Chris Martin, DLA Piper

John Miezitis is a member of DLA Piper's Engineering and Construction law team in Scotland.  Focussing on contentious building and civil engineering disputes, he has gained an expertise in litigation through acting in high value, complex actions in the Court of Session; and through having regularly appeared for clients from various industry sectors, including construction and engineering, insurance, and oil and gas, in the Sheriff Court for several years.  He also deals with other methods of dispute resolution, in particular, adjudication, mediation and arbitration.

Chris Martin is also a member of DLA Piper's Engineering and Construction law team in Scotland, and he advises clients on a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
He has advised clients in major disputes involving various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation and adjudication.  He also regularly drafts and advises on complex contractual documentation encompassing a wide range of industry standard form and bespoke contracts.
Clients of DLA Piper's Scottish Engineering and Construction team include developers (both within the public sector and private sector), main contractors, specialist sub-contractors, consultants, funders, tenants and purchasers, each with separate interests within the industry.

Booking

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