Great fun at the Society of Construction Law conference yesterday. To my delight, I was presented with an Honorary Life Membership of the SCL for services to the Society and to the wider practise of construction law. Something I will cherish.
Musings of a busy mind
International Arbitration,
Trust Disputes,
Arbitration,
Dispute Resolution,
New York Convention,
ICC Trust Arbitration clause,
Rinehart arbitration,
The Trusts Bill passed its second reading (and the Committee of the House) yesterday, and should pass its third and final reading in the next day or so. Despite some teething problems, or growing pains if you prefer, mediation and arbitration are now recognised as means of resolving trust disputes.
With apologies to Neil Armstrong, this has proven to be a great leap for [a] man and a small step for mankind.
Liquidated Damages,
Practical Completion,
Material Breach,
Cancellation,
Construction,
NZS3910,
#genuine pre-estimate of loss,
Yesterday, the Supreme Court granted leave to 127 Hobson Street on the core question decided by the Court of Appeal that the indemnity provision in the agreement to lease did not offend the prohibition against penalties.