Corrs High Vis - Issues in Construction Law from Corrs Chambers Westgarth

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Emily Steiner sit down with presenter Julia Korolkova to discuss VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute. What are its implications for the construction sector?  

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Matthew Muir and Lachlan Tassell sit down with presenter Hayley Grossberg to discuss an important upcoming High Court decision concerning the assessment of quantum meruit claims following termination for repudiation.  

In December 2018, the Government of Western Australia released barrister John Fiocco’s ‘Final Report to the Minister for Commerce [on] Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building Industry’. In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Ryder, Spencer Flay, and Chris Campbell sit down with presenter Michael Barnes to discuss the Fiocco Report and what it means for security of payment laws in Wester...

In our new Corrs High Vis podcast, Samuel Woff and Ryan Shlah sit down with presenter Wayne Jocic to discuss whether a builder that is in liquidation can take advantage of the security of payment regime.  

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at China’s significant investment in infrastructure, including the unprecedented Belt and Road initiative. Senior Associate Celeste Koravos sits down with Xiaoyan (Mindy) Jin, Partner at Jiangsu Baijin Law, to discuss Chinese investment more broadly and how Australian companies can improve their chances of doing business successfully in C...

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we consider the Lacrosse fire and its aftermath. 300 owners have bought a claim in VCAT seeking $24 million in damages. Partner Ben Davidson sits down with Associate Emily Steiner to discuss Lacrosse and the impacts on the industry.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at our latest  Corrs Construction Law and Projects Update . Andrew McCormack, Meri Siracusa and Wayne Jocic sit down with presenter David Hastie to consider three significant decisions covered in our latest publication.  

Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at building positive cultures, particularly for younger women, in the construction and legal industries. Alice Hayes talks to Atelier Projects’ Corporate Director, Lisa Loschiavo, Lendlease Senior Development Manager, Lisa Gordon and Corrs Construction Partner Jane Hider. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and in...

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at the recently released Review of Payment Laws. Andrew McCormack, Wayne Jocic and Sam Woff sit down with Megan Sharkey to discuss some of the most important recommendations and their likely impact on the construction industry. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and insights to help you make smarter decisions.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at Early Contractor Involvement. It’s a model which is becoming increasingly popular for engaging the market and procuring major projects. Margot Tait talks to Lawson Katiza, Associate Director at Savills and Andrew McCormack, Partner in the Corrs Brisbane Construction team.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we look at two important High Court rulings which provide greater clarity in relation to Australia’s security of payment legislation. The first sets out the scope of review from an adjudicator’s determination, while the second provides guidance on when a payment clause will be a prohibited ‘pay when paid’ clause.  Wayne Jocic, Samuel Woff and Todd Spiller cons...

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we look at gender equality in the construction industry. With only 10 per cent of the industry’s workforce made up of women, how do we redress the balance? Margot Tait is joined by NAWIC’s Alison Price, Construction Skills Queensland Robert Sobyra and Corrs Senior Associate Melanie Cunado.  

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Construction Partner Ben Davidson and Associate David Hastie take a closer look at the short, medium and long-term prospects for the sector with VEC civil engineer, Owen Cavanough. What do the next 12 months and beyond hold in store?  

This week we feature the second of a two-part look at the challenges facing global infrastructure finance. Corrs CEO John Denton, who is First Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the B20 Infrastructure taskforce, sits down with Senior Associate Melanie Bond. 

This week we feature the first of a two-part look at the challenges facing global infrastructure finance. Corrs CEO John Denton, who is First Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the B20 Infrastructure taskforce, sits down with Senior Associate Melanie Bond. 

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we consider the Building Industry Fairness Bill of 2017. The Bill proposes further significant reforms to Queensland’s security of payment legislation.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we consider some of the leading case developments around Australia and consider their implications for the construction industry. Jaclyn Masters is joined by Partners Michael Earwaker, Andrew McCormack, Consultant Wayne Jocic and Special Counsel Jennifer Barrett.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast Leighton Moon and Samuel Woff consider the legal framework governing statutory declarations in the construction industry. We focus on a recent case in which an employee was found personably liable for a misleading and deceptive statutory declaration.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Partner Shaun Bailey, Senior Associate Jaclyn Masters and Associate Raeesa Rawal discuss the key takeaways from the Society of Construction Law Australia’s National Conference, ‘A New Wave’, held on the Gold Coast in July.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Andrew McCormack discusses recent developments regarding the Queensland State Government’s Market Led Proposals framework with Alison Teh.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast Andrew McCormack and Martin Byers discuss the practical steps to be taken when it comes to defective building materials with Jaclyn Smith.

How do recent developments in third party arbitration funding regimes in Singapore and Hong Kong affect the international dispute resolution community? In this week’s Corrs High Vis, Senior Associate Jaclyn Smith and Associate Catherine O’Keefe discuss the changes.

How do people in professional services build their personal brand? In this week’s Corrs High Vis, Partner Bronwyn Lincoln and Dr Sean Brady of Brady Heywood discuss their approach with Senior Associate Jaclyn Smith. 

This week Corrs High Vis considers how innovative firms are changing the way they partner with clients. Lawyer Meghan Keary talks to Corrs Head of Innovation Graeme Grovum. Corrs High Vis tackles the issues that matter in the construction industry.