Friday, 17 October 2025
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Chair
Kathryn Lydiard, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland
Insolvency in Construction Projects: Managing Legal Risk Before and After the Fall
- Explore the critical legal risks associated with insolvency in construction projects, both before and after a financial collapse
- Practical guidance on identifying early warning signs, managing contractual obligations, and mitigating exposure to losses when insolvency strikes
- Gain insights into navigating complex insolvency issues, understanding parties’ rights and responsibilities, and implementing effective risk management strategies to protect clients throughout the project lifecycle
Presented by Sophie Slater, Associate, Duncan Cotterill
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to identify and respond to early signs of insolvency in construction projects
- Understand how to manage contractual risks and obligations before and after insolvency occurs
Presenters
Sophie Slater, Associate, Duncan CotterillSophie specialises in construction & projects, advising on a range of construction and infrastructure matters including contracts, project documents, construction legislation, regulatory requirements, and disputes. She provides practical advice to a broad range of construction professionals including head contractors, subcontractors, insurers, consultants, and developers. Sophie understands her clients’ unique needs and the construction environment they are operating within. This includes ensuring risk is allocated appropriately, anticipating issues, and supporting clients with regulatory requirements and contractual disputes. She is also regularly engaged to draft and review a variety of bespoke and standard form contracts and various project documentation.
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Kathryn Lydiard, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland
Kathryn commenced her legal career in 2012 in the commercial litigation group of a large Auckland law firm focusing on construction litigation. Kathryn appeared as junior counsel before the Weathertight Homes Tribunal and High Court, including a number of appeals and judicial reviews. Kathryn also represented clients in insolvency proceedings and was involved in providing advice on a broad range of contentious issues. From 2017 – 2021, Kathryn worked at two commercial firms in Auckland. Her practice was varied and the subject matter she advised clients on included construction law, breach of contract, debt recovery, intellectual property, insolvency and contempt of court. She also advised clients in drafting and reviewing construction contracts. Outside of work Kathryn enjoys spending time exploring New Zealand and competing in multisport events.
