Preview: Construction Law by Julian Bailey in conversation with Michael Christie SC
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In this edition of BenchTV, Julian Bailey (partner, Jones Day) and Michael Christie SC (barrister, 6 Selborne Wentworth Chambers, Sydney) discuss the recent developments in construction law on a global scale, including the main areas of dispute, trends in the law and methods of dispute resolution, in the context of Julian Bailey’s three volume book, “Construction Law.”
Discussion Includes:
- Why did Julian write the book?
- The structure of the book
- How has being a legal practitioner effected the approach to the book?
- Trends in the law
- How have governments responded to the cladding issue?
- Dispute Resolution
- Dispute Boards
- Recent Developments in Construction Law
- Challenges for mediators
- What has Julian learnt by dealing with lawyers from civil law jurisdictions?
- Expert Evidence in major construction disputes
- Main areas of dispute
- Delay
- Case Law
- Insolvency
Presenter Profiles
Julian Bailey Michael Christie SC
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Cases
- Bryant v Badenoch Integrated Logging Pty Ltd [2023] HCA 2
Legislation
- Building Safety Act2022 (UK)
- The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (UK)