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Recorded Webinar: Defect Claims: Navigating the Minefield (NSW)

Defects are an inevitable part of the construction industry. However, the legal issues and obligations they can create can be a minefield to navigate. This session provides a deep dive into defects in construction matters, with a focus on the following: Key concepts: Wha
PRESENTED BY Alex Ottaway Special Counsel - HWL Ebsworth Lawyers , Sydney

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About the Webinar

Defects are an inevitable part of the construction industry. However, the legal issues and obligations they can create can be a minefield to navigate. This session provides a deep dive into defects in construction matters, with a focus on the following:

  • Key concepts:
    • What is a defect?
    • Defective v incomplete
    • Defect liability periods
  • Types of actions available
    • Breach of contract / deed
    • Breach of statutory warranty
    • Beach of statutory duty of care
    • Breach of tortious care
    • Misleading and deceptive conduct
  • Other key elements:
    • Scott schedules / expert evidence
    • Mitigation
    • Remoteness
    • Betterment
  • Civil liability:
    • Limitation periods
    • Standstill agreements
    • Extended contractual warranties
    • Proportionate liability
  • Lessons from recent cases

Presented By

Alex Ottaway
Special Counsel, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Sydney, NSW

Alex is a Special Counsel in the Sydney Construction and Infrastructure group.

Alex has over 12 years’ experience as a qualified solicitor, specialising in the resolution of disputes involving construction and infrastructure projects.

He advises and acts for participants in diverse industries such as infrastructure (roads/ports/tunnels), industrial (chemical/polymer plants), resources (LNG/oil & gas), energy, advanced manufacturing and housing.

He has practised in Sydney and in London.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for construction lawyers practising in NSW. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. 

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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