Beyond the blueprint: Practical legal insights for the built environment

Join us for a dynamic and insightful morning designed specifically for in-house counsel navigating the fast-evolving legal landscape of the built environment. As the legal landscape continues to evolve - shaped by AI, insolvency risks, adjudication challenges, and regulatory reform – we will unpack what matters most to in-house counsel. Whether you're managing live projects or planning for future risks, this session will equip you with the tools to stay ahead, mitigate exposure, and support your commercial teams with confidence.

This half-day seminar will cover four key topics:

Insolvency in the Construction Supply Chain: Practical Insights for In-House Counsel

Insolvency continues to challenge the construction supply chain, with serious implications for live projects and commercial relationships. Sarah Morris Poxton will offer in-house counsel practical insights into spotting early warning signs, protecting your organisation through robust contracts, and responding effectively when insolvency strikes. We'll also explore strategies to build resilience and minimise disruption across your supply chain.

Taking the Pain Out of Claims Prep

Claims preparation is often complex, time-consuming, and high-stakes - but it doesn't have to be. Sam Wallis will explore how AI is streamlining the claims process, from document analysis to drafting, and what the courts are saying about its use in legal proceedings. We'll also unpack the most common pitfalls in claims prep - like misunderstanding your case or failing to prove it - and offer practical tips to help in-house teams prepare stronger, more efficient claims.

Running an Efficient Adjudication

Adjudication remains one of the fastest and most tactical dispute resolution tools in construction. In this session, Sean Garbutt will explore how in-house counsel and commercial teams can run adjudications efficiently - whether making or defending a claim. From strategic positioning to navigating jurisdiction, natural justice, and crystallisation, this session offers practical insights to help you stay one step ahead.

Horizon Scanning: What's Coming Next?

With legal reform and regulatory change accelerating across the construction sector, staying ahead is more important than ever. In this session led by Sarah Dyer, we'll explore key developments shaping the future - from Building Safety Act litigation and the Development Levy to ESG risks, retention reform, and the latest budget implications for construction law.

We hope you'll join us for a morning of discussion, timely legal updates, and valuable peer networking. It's a chance to connect, share insights, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving construction and real estate legal landscape.

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