SCLHK HALF DAY CONFERENCE

The Society of Construction Law Hong Kong invites members to a half day conference  to understand and explore the practical implications of the forthcoming  SOPL with the support and assistance of International Statutory Adjudication Forum (ISAF).

• Hear from practitioners with hands on experience of security of payment
and adjudications
• Discuss the challenges faced, and lessons gained, in several other SOPL countries
• Consider the systems and approaches needed to navigate SOPL & adjudication
• Learn about some of the unique features of the HK scheme and their implications

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Hong Kong: Paul Starr (Partner, KWM) & Yun Xiao Hu (Deputy General Counsel,
Gammon Construction Limited)
Australia: Jeremie Witt (Partner, CMS Australia) Singapore
Malaysia: Kevin Prakash (Adjudicator and Barrister)
Singapore: Professor Chow Kok Fong (Chair, International Statutory Adjudication
Forum) & Yvonne Foo (Partner, Harry Elias Partnership)
United Kingdom: Matthew Molloy (Adjudicator, Author of forthcoming book on
adjudications).

PROGRAMME
Introduction: Whistlestop tour of SOPL bill
Session 1: Amending contracts and payment regimes: what needs to be done and
how; possible impact on tendering / subcontracting
Session 2: Getting prepared for adjudications: what do potential claimants and
respondents need to do to be ready, and what systems and resources
Session 3: Conduct of adjudications: what parties need to do to be ready, and
what systems, approaches and resources are needed to be successful
Session 4: After the adjudication determination: what parties need to do to be
ready, and what systems, approaches and resources are needed to protect their
interests

Closing followed by drinks and nibbles

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Free for members ; HKD800 for non members (includes optional basic membership
of SCLHK)

Friday, 19 JULY 2024
from 4pm to 8pm
with drinks after

VENUE
Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Club has a dress code, details of which may be found here:
https://www.thehongkongclub.hk/public/dress-code-policies.html