Preventing and curing disputes in a downturn - Add to your calendar:    PREVENTING AND CURING DISPUTES IN A DOWNTURN When times are tight parties are more likely to get caught up in disputes on fees or where performance issues have arisen on projects, either in relation to timing or defects.  This seminar looks at ways of reducing the risk of getting caught up in lengthy (and costly) disputes procedures, and alternatives to court and arbitration proceedings. Seminar Outline Wednesday 16 November 2011 London Location: Lacon House, 84 Theobald's Road, London WC1X 8RW Registration and Networking 8.30am - 9am 1 hour seminar presentation Questions and Answers 30 minutes 2 hours CPD certified Introduction Ian Rogers, Senior Legal Adviser, Ove Arup & Partners Part I - Your Appointment Penny Moore, Partner, Nabarro LLP Importance of clear appointment Guidance on key issues Managing the project/instructions received Mitigating the impact of issues that arise during a project Warning signs What does the appointment say re: disputes? Part II - Mediation Gerard Khoshnaw, Partner, Nabarro LLP What is mediation? Understanding the process How it works How to prepare Knowing what the mediator wants Getting the best out of the process Breaking dead lock Outcomes Part III - Other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution Steven Williams, Partner, Nabarro LLP Negotiation Expert determination/adjudication Early neutral evaluation Dispute resolution boards Questions Book Here! Accept Booking Terms Email address or create your ACENET account Password You have 5000 characters left Please read our community standards All comments Be the first one to post a comment.