A major international conference

The UK Society of Construction Law is delighted to host the second biennial International Construction Law Conference in London in October 2008.

This major two day conference, to be held between 5th and 7th October 2008, will create the opportunity for construction lawyers and professionals from all over the world to meet professionally and socially in London in order to exchange ideas on issues of interest and importance to the industry worldwide.

To assist this exchange of ideas, a distinguished line up of speakers from around the world has been assembled to lead discussion on a range of topics of current importance. Speakers include lawyers, industry professionals, expert witnesses, arbitrators, adjudicators, mediators, and academics from Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand and America.

The Conference days will be opened by Lord Justice Anthony May and Mr Justice Vivian Ramsey, both distinguished construction lawyers and now leading members of the English judiciary. Other distinguished judges involved in the conference proceedings include Sir Philip Otton (formerly a Lord Justice of Appeal), Mr Justice Jackson and His Honour Humphrey LLoyd QC.

A summary of the programme for the Conference and details of speakers and chairmen can be found in the Programme section of this website.

About the UK Society of Construction Law

The Society of Construction Law was founded in the UK in 1983 to promote education, study and research in the field of construction law and related subjects for the public benefit both in the UK and overseas.

The Society now has over 1,800 members from all sectors of the construction industry, making it the largest organisation in this country dedicated to construction law. The Society is uniquely valuable for its multi–disciplinary membership within the construction field.

The Society is run by a Council of 20 elected members. It holds frequent meetings and other events in London and around the UK, publishes regular highly regarded papers, supports other educational bodies, sponsors an annual essay prize and generally promotes interest in construction law.