Join us for an in-depth seminar where we will take stock of New Zealand’s construction project lifecycle, focusing on key changes and considerations that are essential for industry professionals. Gain insights into procurement impacts post-COVID-19, understand the latest updates in NZS 3910:2023, and learn effective strategies for managing project delivery and disputes.
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Taking stock of New Zealand’s construction project lifecycle – key changes and considerations to be aware of
- Procurement – Explore the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on construction contracts and risk allocation, and the rise of collaborative contracting and alternative delivery models
- Contracting – Overview of the key changes in the latest edition of New Zealand’s most commonly used standard form construction contract NZS 3910:2023
- Project delivery – Claims and disputes are inevitable, so it is important to consider processes to adopt to mitigate the impact of these when they arise.
- Disputes – consideration of disputes strategy at the outset of your project, and how existing strategies may need to change in the context of NZS 3910:2023
Presented by Jordan Oldham, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts & Grant De Lisle, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Presenters
Jordan Oldham, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRussWatts
Jordan is an experienced infrastructure and projects lawyer. He advises a range of private and public sector clients in all phases of a project’s lifecycle from procurement, through construction and into operation. Jordan has recently advised central Government clients on some of New Zealand’s largest and most critical infrastructure projects and reform programmes (including Auckland Light Rail, City Rail Link and the Water Services Reform Programme). He also advises a range of private and public sector clients on procurement and construction-related matters (including local councils, civils contractors and aged care/retirement village operators). Prior to joining MinterEllisonRuddWatts, he worked for leading law firms in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, advising both public and private sector clients on a wide range of matters, as well as working in-house while in the United Kingdom
Grant De Lisle, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Grant is an experienced projects and construction lawyer with particular expertise in project advisory and dispute resolution. He specialises in complex and high value projects and disputes. Grant acts for a variety of public and private sector clients through the project lifecycle. His clients include crown entities, ministries, regulatory authorities, body corporates as well as large to medium sized contractors and consultants. Grant regularly represents his clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and negotiated settlements. He also helps lead the development and delivery of various Construction Law, Project Management and Master of Engineering papers at Auckland University and Auckland University of Technology.
