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About this Seminar
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.
Seminar Programme
5.00 - 5.30pm | Registrations & Refreshments for Delegates |
5.30 - 5.40pm
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Opening Remarks by Chairperson
Mr. Trevor Lam – Director – Asia, TBH Global Services Pte Ltd; Chair, Society of Construction Law (Singapore)
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5.40 - 7.10pm |
Recent Developments in Construction Law in Singapore
Speaker: Ms. Lynette Chew – Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Singapore LLP English Law & Other Developments Relevant to Singapore Construction Practice
Speaker: Mr. David Thomas KC – Barrister, Keating Chambers
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7.10 – 7.30pm
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Panel discussion and Q&A
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7.30 – 8.30pm | Networking Cocktails |
About the Speakers:
Ms. Lynette Chew – Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Singapore LLP
Lynette is a Partner and Co-Head of CMS’ Infrastructure and Construction disputes practice in Singapore. She has nearly 30 years of experience in contentious and non-contentious work across the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors in Asia. Acting as lead counsel in courts and international arbitration, she has handled complex projects throughout the Asia-Pacific, including Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, Taiwan and India. Lynette is notably the only woman lawyer accredited as a Senior Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law by the Singapore Academy of Law. She has advised on large scale projects, including roads, bridges, railways, resorts & hotels, hospitals, wind farms, power plants (combined cycle, geothermal, hydropower, oil, natural gas, solar) and LNG terminals. Recognized by multiple legal directories, she also serves as an Arbitrator, Adjudicator, and Mediator, holding fellowships with the Singapore & Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Lynette serves Law Reform sub-committee for building & construction and is Vice Chair of the Law Society’s Building and Construction Law Committee.Mr. David Thomas KC - Barrister, Keating Chambers |
Mr. David Thomas KC – Barrister, Keating Chambers |
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David Thomas KC is a specialist construction, infrastructure and energy barrister at Keating Chambers. He is said to have “Cross-examination skills second to none”; he is “Extremely hard-working, calm, bright, excellent with clients”; “He can master complex briefs and articulate arguments speedily and efficiently”; “is great at understanding the best strategy and leading the entire team to deliver on that”; and “All round he is very successful at winning”. He has acted and is acting in high-profile construction cases, including many delay cases, across Asia, the Middle East and Africa such as the construction of a hydroelectric power station in Vietnam, on rail projects in India and for contractors on infrastructure and commercial developments in Hong Kong, a power station in South Africa, a road project in Tanzania, commercial and infrastructure developments in Dubai and oil and gas projects in Bahrain, Oman, the Eastern Mediterranean and Kazakhstan. In addition to his work as counsel, David also sits as an international arbitrator. |
About the Chairperson
Mr. Trevor Lam – Director – Asia, TBH Global Services Pte Ltd; Chair, Society of Construction Law (Singapore)
Trevor Lam is the Chair of the Society of Construction Law (Singapore). Trevor has over 23 years of experience across the globe and is currently a Director of TBH’s Asia business. He is a construction planner and delay expert. His experience has been built on a variety of projects including data centres, airports, roads, rail, mixed-use developments, hospitals, shopping centres, oil & gas, power and sporting facilities. Over his career, he has been engaged in the provision of independent expert analyses on extensions of time, disruption and acceleration. This has included the preparation of analyses, reports and acting as the Expert for litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation proceedings. To stay current, Trevor continues to maintain a strong involvement in the delivery of live projects; planning works from conception to completion across a diversified client base including owners, contractors and subcontractors. As a result, it has helped in developing a wide-ranging perspective on construction issues that commonly arise |
REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE: 6 February 2025
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FEES (includes materials, if any)
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SCL (Singapore) Members
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S$50.00
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Guests of SCL(S) Members
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S$90.00
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Members of international SCLs
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Full Time Students & Faculty of NUS Faculty of Law
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Others
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S$120.00
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Continuing Professional Development
Practice Area: Building & Construction |
RICS members can obtain and submit CPD hours for attendance of SCL Singapore CPD activities. More details HERE.
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