Singapore

Join the Society of Construction Law (Singapore) for our Annual Construction Law Update on 13 February 2025. As with previous editions, the speakers will cover developments in Singapore and English law. To this end, Lynette Chew from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (Singapore) LLP will speak on Singapore law while David Thomas KC from Keating Chambers will speak on English law. This seminar is essential for legal professionals and anyone interested in keeping abreast of crucial legal developments. We look forward to seeing you there.

About this Course This course is designed for practitioners in the construction industry interested in the basic principles of construction law. It will review general rights and obligations of contractors and employers, as well as time, payment, SOP and dispute related issues in construction contracts. It is principally designed for non-lawyers in the construction industry but lawyers seeking an introduction to this area may also be interested. It will be taught in 4 evening classes.

SCL (Singapore)’s Networking Cocktail is an informal social gathering providing an opportunity to mingle with members, their guests, non-members from the construction industry, as well as to meet the SCL(S) Council.

About this Webinar In its efforts to drive the adoption of collaborative contracting in Singapore, the Building and Construction Authority (“BCA”) announced on 29 April 2024 the launch of the NEC4 contract for construction and engineering projects in Singapore by way of a set of NEC4 Y (SG) clauses to align the NEC4 contract with Singapore’s laws.

Please join us for a deep dive into data centre risk considerations during the development stage. Chris Bickerstaff, Marsh Asia Construction leader, will discuss the risk universe from ground breaking until commercial operations, and explore some of the complexities of developer-operator-contractor relationships in regards to risk allocation and responsibilities. Chris will then share some industry best practices with regards to risk transfer solutions after these risks have been identified and allocated to the relevant parties.

Singapore’s judiciary and legal system continues to be recognised internationally as among the best in the world, and No.1 Overall in East Asia on the WJP Rule of Law Index for 2023. Singapore’s popularity as an international dispute resolution hub is continuing to grow, in amongst a global and regional landscape that is riddled with geopolitical instability. However, in order to maintain its leading position in the global legal rankings, it is important that Singapore’s construction law industry addresses issues that it currently faces and continues to advance and progress. The Society of Construction Law (Singapore) Annual Conference for 2024 will re-focus on the construction industry in Singapore and explore a range of topics and issues that are affecting us today. Join us as we navigate through these issues and gain an insight from industry leading law practitioners and experts. We are privileged to have Mr. Alex Wong Li Kok, Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a former Chairman of SCL (Singapore), grace our Conference as our Guest of Honour and deliver the Keynote Address. The Conference will feature four sessions which focus on: • Session 1 - Constructing Tomorrow: Opportunities and Challenges in the Energy Transition • Session 2 - Predictably Unpredictable: What to do when the Price is no longer Right? • Session 3 - Making Expert Evidence Great • Session 4 - Debate: “Judge GPT: AI Should be Used to Resolve Construction Disputes”

The Society of Construction Law - Singapore members (and their guests) and members of our reciprocal partners are warmly invited to join us at the Society's 13th Annual Dinner for a decadent 5-course dinner with free flow wines, beers and soft drinks. Located on the top floor of Oasia Hotel Downtown, OSO Ristorante by Diego Chiarini and Stephane Colleoni is a contemporary fine Italian restaurant featuring Italian cuisine from across the regions of Italy in a setting of understated elegance, industrial elements and vintage decor.

This seminar delves into the complexities of financial distress within the construction industry. From schemes of arrangements to liquidation, the speakers will cover the gamut of options available to construction companies in distress and the effectiveness of different strategies. Debby and Chee Wei will explore case studies from their respective practices and present insights relevant to the construction space.