Claims for unexpected ground or physical conditions under construction contracts can be challenging. These claims can arise out of a variety of matters, are impacted by the conditions of contract and/or bespoke provisions, site investigation material provided, circumstances arising after the work commenced and how the engineer reacted. This presentation will consider the evolution of ground condition claims, with emphasis on Hong Kong. The presentation will briefly consider the evolution of the allocation of risk for ground conditions; the alternative approaches that have developed for claims for ground conditions, including the physical impossibility argument; and finally consider current contractual provisions which share risk for ground conditions.

Our speaker is:

Nicholas Turner

Nicholas is an International Arbitration expert with 20 years legal experience. He advises clients in international commercial arbitrations related to major infrastructure, energy and process plant projects across Asia, the Middle East and Africa under the DIAC, HKIAC, ICC, QICC and SIAC Rules.

Nicholas has extensive practical knowledge of the infrastructure industry gained through working for Main Contractors and Consultants as a quantity surveyor for 10 years prior to qualifying as a solicitor. His legal, and previous construction experience, enables him to provide practical legal advice to all stakeholders. His experience and knowledge is recognised by clients and peers. In the Who's Who Legal directory for 2020 Nicholas was noted as being “very experienced in construction matters”.

Nicholas is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and is the immediate past chairman of CIArb East Asia Branch.

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Venue : By Zoom 

Date / Time : Tuesday, 15 November 2022; 6:30pm to 8:00pm (HK Time)

Cost : Free of Charge

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