Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and contractual implications of float and concurrent delay in the context of extension of time (EOT) claims
- Assess when an EOT entitles a party to additional payment and how to structure claims to protect entitlements
Chair
Katrina Van Houtte, Partner, Dentons
Issues with Extensions of Time: Float, Concurrency and Money
- What is float, and what impact does it have in the EOT context?
- What is concurrent delay, and how does it affect a request for EOT?
- When does an EOT generate a right to further payment, and when does it not?
Presented by Kelly Quinn KC, Bankside Chambers
Presenters
Katrina Van Houtte, Partner, Dentons
Katrina is a construction and infrastructure lawyer with over 18 years’ experience. She brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of the sector having worked in-house at Fletcher Building. Katrina specialises in complex vertical and infrastructure projects acting for all industry sector participants – principals, consultants and contractors. She has experience in all contracting and procurement models, including PPPs, Alliancing, design and construct, PMO, construction management, ECI and construct-only. Katrina has particular expertise in risk management, project controls and recovery strategies for distressed projects. Katrina is an industry leader and is a board member of Infrastructure New Zealand.
Kelly Quinn KC, Bankside Chambers
Kelly is a leading construction litigator. He has acted for subcontractors, contractors and principals in matters involving a very wide range of construction law issues including claims for disputed variations and extensions of time, claims for prolongation and/or disruption, defects and warranty claims, wrongful termination of contracts, claims for liquidated damages, professional negligence claims against architects and engineers, and the enforcement/defence of claims under performance bonds. He is familiar with the main domestic and international standard form construction contracts and regularly represents clients bringing or defending claims under the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
