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Recorded Webinar: Repudiation of Building Contracts - A Review of Recent Case Law Developments (NSW)

Contract repudiation is always a risk in building contracts. This session looks at recent case law developments and what it means for legal practitioners when advising clients. It includes: Common law and express termination rights in building contracts
PRESENTED BY Alex Ottaway Special Counsel - HWL Ebsworth Lawyers , Sydney

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About the Webinar

Contract repudiation is always a risk in building contracts. This session looks at recent case law developments and what it means for legal practitioners when advising clients. It includes:

  • Common law and express termination rights in building contracts
  • Classifying the term that has been breach
  • Fundamental breach versus unwillingness / inability to render substantial performance
  • Concurrent termination rights
  • Effect of termination and entitlements
  • Case study:
    • Contractor terminates for principal’s repudiation
    • Principal terminates for contractor’s repudiation
  • Case update, including Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32

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 – 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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