The Society of Construction Law Janice Cheng speaks with Lucy Garrett KC, one of the UK's leading construction and energy barristers, for a wide-ranging discussion on construction disputes, NEC contracts, adjudication, concurrent delay, PFI projects, and lessons from Grenfell. Lucy also shares insights from her own career journey, her work promoting diversity and social mobility at the Bar, and practical advice for young lawyers navigating an increasingly complex and AI-driven profession. A fascinating conversation packed with technical insights, career lessons and thought-provoking perspectives from one of the construction industry's leading Silks !

The Society of Construction Law Janice Cheng speaks with Lucy Garrett KC, one of the UK's leading construction and energy barristers, for a wide-ranging discussion on construction disputes, NEC contracts, adjudication, concurrent delay, PFI projects, and lessons from Grenfell. Lucy also shares insights from her own career journey, her work promoting diversity and social mobility at the Bar, and practical advice for young lawyers navigating an increasingly complex and AI-driven profession. A fascinating conversation packed with technical insights, career lessons and thought-provoking perspectives from one of the construction industry's leading Silks !

Fireside Chat – Lucy Garrett KC

The Society of Construction Law Ben Bury speaks with Martin Downey of HFW as a continuation of our fireside chat series. In this episode, Ben explores the journey that took Martin from South Wales to Hong Kong in 1985 and into some of the region’s most influential construction disputes. Martin discusses landmark cases including the Asia Construction Crown arbitration, Shimizu Corporation v Attorney General, and the Stonecutters Bridge dispute, sharing practical lessons on arbitrator selection, global claims, limitation and economic loss. Beyond construction, he reflects on a long‑running Hong Kong probate dispute, his views on arbitration transparency, and his decades of contribution through teaching, university governance and pro bono work supporting at‑risk youth. Enjoy !

The Society of Construction Law Ben Bury speaks with Martin Downey of HFW as a continuation of our fireside chat series. In this episode, Ben explores the journey that took Martin from South Wales to Hong Kong in 1985 and into some of the region&rsquo;s most influential construction disputes. Martin discusses landmark cases including the Asia Construction Crown arbitration, Shimizu Corporation v Attorney General, and the Stonecutters Bridge dispute, sharing practical lessons on arbitrator selection, global claims, limitation and economic loss. Beyond construction, he reflects on a long‑running Hong Kong probate dispute, his views on arbitration transparency, and his decades of contribution through teaching, university governance and pro bono work supporting at‑risk youth. Enjoy !

Fireside Chat – Martin Downey

In this episode, Jason Leung, Partner at JSM, and Godfrey Yuen, Counsel for Jardines, unpack Hong Kong’s newly introduced SOPO legislation. They explore its implications for construction contracts and share their early insights on how this development may shape the industry. Enjoy!

In this episode, Jason Leung, Partner at JSM, and Godfrey Yuen, Counsel for Jardines, unpack Hong Kong&rsquo;s newly introduced SOPO legislation. They explore its implications for construction contracts and share their early insights on how this development may shape the industry. Enjoy!

Hong Kong Security of Payment Ordinance Unpacked !

The Society of Construction Law talks to Lindy Patterson KC. In this episode, we explore the influences that shaped Lindy’s early journey, her transition from solicitor to counsel, and her extensive experience with dispute boards. Lindy also offers some practical advice for building a successful career in dispute resolution. Enjoy !

The Society of Construction Law talks to Lindy Patterson KC.&nbsp;In this episode, we explore the influences that shaped Lindy&rsquo;s early journey, her transition from solicitor to counsel, and her extensive experience with dispute boards. Lindy also offers some practical advice for building a successful career in dispute resolution. Enjoy !

Fireside Chat – Lindy Patterson KC

The Society of Construction Law talks to Glenn Haley, Partner in BCLP Hong Kong for a fascinating discussion. This episode delves into Glenn’s early career and influences, highlights notable cases he has handled, offers advice to aspiring construction lawyers,  explores the importance of the lighthouse club in Hong Kong and concludes with some of his fun memories attending Society of Construction Law events. Enjoy !

The Society of Construction Law talks to Glenn Haley, Partner in BCLP Hong Kong for a fascinating discussion. This episode delves into Glenn&rsquo;s early career and influences, highlights notable cases he has handled, offers advice to aspiring construction lawyers, &nbsp;explores the importance of the lighthouse club in Hong Kong and concludes with some of his fun memories attending Society of Construction Law events. Enjoy !

Fireside Chat – Glenn Haley

The Society of Construction Law talks to Colin Lee, Executive Director of the Contract Group. In this episode, we explore Colin’s early career, delve into some of his experiences of acting as an Expert in Hong Kong and some of the characteristics needed for Experts and gather valuable advice for young professionals aspiring to pursue a career in Construction. Enjoy !

The Society of Construction Law talks to Colin Lee, Executive Director of the Contract Group. In this episode, we explore Colin’s early career, delve into some of his experiences of acting as an Expert in Hong Kong and some of the characteristics needed for Experts and gather valuable advice for young professionals aspiring to pursue a career in Construction. Enjoy !

Fireside Chat - Colin Lee

The Society of Construction Law talks to Lord Neuberger Baron of Abbotsbury, GBS PC HonFRS. In this episode we discuss with Lord Neuberger about his role in the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal, his early career and how he became a barrister, his career influences, some of his notable cases, and the role of common law internationally. Enjoy

The Society of Construction Law talks to Lord Neuberger Baron of Abbotsbury, GBS PC HonFRS. In this episode we discuss with Lord Neuberger about his role in the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal, his early career and how he became a barrister, his career influences, some of his notable cases, and the role of common law internationally. Enjoy

Fireside Chat – Lord Neuberger

The Society of Construction Law talks to Dr. Dean Lewis. In this episode, we explore Dr. Lewis's early career influences, delve into some of the notable and pioneering legal construction cases he has worked on in Hong Kong, and gather valuable advice for young professionals aspiring to pursue a career in Construction Law. Enjoy !

The Society of Construction Law talks to Dr. Dean Lewis. In this episode, we explore Dr. Lewis's early career influences, delve into some of the notable and pioneering legal construction cases he has worked on in Hong Kong, and gather valuable advice for young professionals aspiring to pursue a career in Construction Law. Enjoy !

Fireside Chat – Dr. Dean Lewis

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Society of Construction Law council member Janice Cheng talks to Joanne Lau Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. In this episode we discuss with Joanne her successful career in law and role in HKIAC, some of the features of the newly published rules, Hong Kong’s role as an arbitration centre both within the GBA and internationally and diversity within the industry. Enjoy.





Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast Studio

Society of Construction Law council member Janice Cheng talks to Joanne Lau Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. In this episode we discuss with Joanne her successful career in law and role in HKIAC, some of the features of the newly published rules, Hong Kong’s role as an arbitration centre both within the GBA and internationally and diversity within the industry. Enjoy.
 
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

Fireside Chat – Joanne Lau Secretary-General of the HKIAC

The Society of Construction Law talks to Ir Dr Anne Kerr of Mott Macdonald. In this episode we discuss with Anne her career and role as a leader and thoughts on some of the hot topics currently being discussed in the Hong Kong construction industry. Enjoy !





Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast Studio

The Society of Construction Law talks to Ir Dr Anne Kerr of Mott Macdonald. In this episode we discuss with Anne her career and role as a leader and thoughts on some of the hot topics currently being discussed in the Hong Kong construction industry. Enjoy !
 
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

Fireside Chat – Ir Dr Anne Kerr

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