Time and Date(s)

06/07/2023 at 8:00 AM ⇢ 08/07/2023 at 8:00 AM

Description

Two Sessions – Christchurch Thursday 6 July & Dunedin Friday 7 July

LEGAL | CHRISTCHURCH | DUNEDIN | CPD: 3

NZ Institute of Building and Richard Johnstone of Left Bank Chambers, invite you to a Legal Breakfast. We are hosting two Legal Breakfast sessions – one in Christchurch and one in Dunedin.

During the session Richard will cover a selection of recent topical court cases, distilling points which will be of interest and importance for members in all sectors the building industry. There will also be time set aside for Q&A.
 
The selected cases will cover:

• Force majeure clauses, severe weather, and frustration
• How limitation applies to cross claims and claims for contribution against liable parties
• Contractual terms specifying means of service of CCA notices
• Terminating for material costs escalation
• Approach to measuring costs to rectify defective building work

Date:     Thursday, 6 July 2023
Time:      8.00am- 9.30am
Venue:   Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square - 52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Cost:     Free for NZ Institute of Building members; $50 + GST for Non-members
CPD:     3 credits

Date:     Friday, 7 July 2023  
Time:     8.00am- 9.30am
Venue:   Fable Dunedin - 310 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016

Cost:     Free for NZ Institute of Building members; $50 + GST for Non-members
CPD:     3 credits

Speaker information 

Richard Johnstone
Barrister, Left Bank Chambers 

Richard is a Barrister practising out of Left Bank Chambers in Christchurch. Liability risks and claims/defences, and construction disputes both residential and commercial, are key areas of his work.

Location

Christchurch & Dunedin

Restrictions

Public Event

CPD Credits: 3