'Consultants' Appointments - Getting Paid and Not Getting Sued!'

Date: Wednesday, 03 Dec 2014, 18:30 Location: The Offices of Dentons LLP, The Pinnacle, 170 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1FE Member cost: £0 (including VAT) Non-member cost: £0 (including VAT)

Stephen Rockhill & Najma Dunnett will speak on the subject: Consultants' Appointments Getting Paid & Not Getting Sued!

Many professional consultants are appointed by clients without the basis of that appointment and its terms & conditions being spelt out. This way leads to potential problems.

What is the appointment for? Who is it with? Is there a timetable for its completion? How is it to be performed? (e.g. complying with industry norms, arbitration or court 'procedures'). What duties are owed, to whom and to what standard? Does this extend to 3 ^rd parties? How much is the consultant to be paid, when and by whom? Do the services fall within the terms of the 'Construction' Act? What rights do consultants have if they are not paid? If things go wrong, does your professional institution require minimum complaint procedures? Can consultants limit their exposure from suit? Are net contribution and limited liability clauses permitted?

Stephen Rockhill is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and a Solicitor. He is a partner at property and construction specialists Charles Russell. Having spent 25 years as a contractor and consulting engineer he now advises major clients on construction contracts and professional appointments as well as all aspects of European Procurement.

Najma Dunnett is a construction lawyer with experience in private practice as well as in-house for an international firm of architects and for an architects' insurance mutual company. She has provided legal advice to contractors and consultants on their terms of appointment, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating appointment terms, collateral warranties, novation agreements and other associated documents. She is an in-house lawyer for Broadway Malyan Architects.

Cost: There is no charge for this event. Guests and non-members are most welcome but registration must be made through the website.

Queries can be directed to Mark Thomas, Chairman of Thames Valley branch CIArb on 01628 667974 or mthomas@thomassands.co.uk

Note: Places are limited and early booking is essential to secure your place at this event.