The Society of Construction Law

It was wonderful to welcome so many SCL Astra members aboard the Jewel of London on Thursday night for the annual Boat Trip on the Thames, organised by committee members Lucy Pearson, Alexcia Ossei-Williams and Christopher Kent.    Thank you very much to everyone who joined us – we hope you enjoyed it!   Keep your eyes peeled for the tickets for our next event, the SCL Astra International Conference, coming on sale very soon.

SCL Astra Reminder - Dublin - Thursday, 11th July 2024 - 6:00 PM "Summer Drinks and Networking Event" SCL Astra Ireland are hosting a Summer Drinks and Networking Event. This event is free to Members and their guests and numbers will be limited so book now to avoid disappointment. Venue: Arthur Cox, Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin D02 T380 Organisers: John Delaney FRICS, FCIArb, Catherine Needham BL, Shane O'Connor, Marian R. https://lnkd.in/e5caC22b

Many thanks to all the members and their guests that attended the inaugural Cambridge lunch yesterday in the beautiful surrounds of Trinity Hall College, Cambridge. Attendees were treated to an interesting speech by Sir Rupert Jackson, good food and great company. Special thanks goes to all the regional coordinators: Alison Garrett, Hanna McNab, Colin Jones and Alistair Cull, supported by Frances Whitehead and Jill Ward, for making it such a success!

SCL Regional Event - Leeds - 6th September 2024 - 12:15 for 1:00pm "The SCL Lunch in Leeds" The Society of Construction Law Invites members and their guests to attend the SCL Lunch in Leeds. Tickets cost £87 per person.  Speakers: Frances Davies & Janette Benaddi, Yorkshire Rows Venue: The Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ Organisers: Sarah Maylor, Helen Johnson, Mark Pountney & Neil Boothroyd https://lnkd.in/epSbQECq

Last few tickets remaining for the SCL Astra Boat Trip on Thursday 11 July 2024! Please use the below link to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/e8E7fW3A

SCL Regional Event - Bristol - Friday, October 18, 2024 - From 12:00noon "The SCL Lunch in Bristol" The Society of Construction Law Invites members and their guests to attend The SCL Lunch in Bristol. Tickets cost £96 per person. Block bookings by firms will be limited to 2 tables each. Each table seats 10. All places will be allocated on a first paid, first served basis. Speaker: Nigel Owens MBE, Welsh Rugby Referee Venue: Bristol Harbour Hotel, 55 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1HT Organiser: David McArdle https://lnkd.in/eqpa2V5D

SCL Astra members enjoyed networking over a delicious breakfast yesterday before Mario Lara Ledermann delivered an informative and interesting presentation titled “An Introduction to Fire Safety Engineering and Remedying Building Defects” Please keep an eye out for the next SCL Astra seminar.

SCL Event Reminder - Dublin - Friday, 22nd November 2024 - From 11:30 AM LAST FEW PLACES! "The SCL Lunch in Dublin" Speaker: Rossa Fanning, Attorney General Venue: The Round Room at the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 D02 XK40 Organisers: Marian R., Catherine Needham BL, John Delaney FRICS, FCIArb and Shane O'Connor https://lnkd.in/e7vXKjy4

SCL Regional Event - Manchester - Tuesday, June 18, 2024 "Part 8 and Adjudication Enforcement" Speaker: Andrew Singer KC Venue: Kings Chambers, 36 Young Street, Manchester, M3 3FT https://lnkd.in/egyiq2rd

SCL Regional Event - London - Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 - 6:30 PM "The lesser of two evils? A comparative analysis of how common law jurisdictions approach accrual of causes of action in negligence post-Pirelli" Speaker: William Haslam, Pupil Barrister, Atkin Chambers Chair: Lauren Adams, Chair of the Hudson Prize Judging Committee Venue: National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE