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)