Event code: 80027
INTRODUCTION
Recognising that disputes may arise even out of the most carefully drafted contracts, it is important to understand the processes and key skills that are necessary in common dispute resolution mechanisms. Understanding how each dispute resolution mechanism works before selecting the appropiate mechanism to govern the disputes will also provide better management of contract downstream.
This course is designed for practitioners in the construction industry who wish to learn the basic principles of construction contract drafting and appropriate dispute resolution. The objective of the course is to provide a proper training platform to impart the necessary technical skills and requisite legal knowledge in contract drafting.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, participants should be able to:
• Understand the definitions of the clauses in the conditions of contract
• Identify common loopholes and pitfalls in contract drafting
• Understand key concepts / issues in Arbitration
• Know the various dispute resolution approaches
CONTENTS
• Contract Definitions
• Contract Elements
• Letter of Intent and Awards
• Contract Models and Standard Form
• Indemnities / Warranties / Guarantees (Bonds)
• Art of Drafting
• Introduction to Dispute Resolution
• Mediation
• Conciliation
• Adjudication
• Arbitration
• Litigation
LECTURER
ANIL CHANGAROTH a Dispute Resolution practitioner since 1995 is an accredited Mediator, an Arbitrator (Fellow) and trained as an Adjudicator and in International Treaty Arbitration at the Asian International Arbitration Centre. He is an Advocate & Solicitor of Singapore, a Solicitor of England and Wales, qualified as a Barrister at Law of England & Wales (Middle Temple), and holds a Master of Science in Construction Law & Arbitration (KCL & NUS). Also conversant in Mandarin, Malay, Malayalam and Tamil, his CHANGAROTH CHAMBERS LLC focuses on Appropriate Dispute Resolution representing parties in the Asia Pacific region with Infrastructure, Building, and Construction projects and most aspects of Commercial, Civil, Criminal and Corporate Front End Advisory services, while CHANGAROTH INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY consults & administers international infrastructure, construction, trade & investment treaty projects; ADR services - Mediator, Adjudicator (including Dispute Boards), Arbitrator, Neutral Evaluator, and Online Dispute Resolution; and developing legal technology. He also practiced international and in house with Davis Langdon and Seah (Arcadis) and is Hon. Legal Advisor to the Singapore Institutes of Architects (SIA) and Surveyors & Valuers (SISV).
DETAILS
Frequency: Tri-annual
Date:TBC
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Fee (incl of GST): S$700.00
Platform: BCAA Learning Management System (LMS)
TARGET AUDIENCE
Architects, Project Directors, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Contracts Administrators, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Builders and others who will be involved in construction contracts.
AWARD
e-Certificate of Attendance (e-COA) will be awarded to participants who meet the attendance requirement.
REGISTRATION
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CPD POINTS & CET HOURS
Subject to award from SISV and PEB.
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