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Newsletter --- May 2024

In this newsletter you can find:

  • Chairman's Note
  • Event of the Italian Society dedicated to Dispute board
  • Next ESCL-Webinar: Recent Developments in Construction Disputes: Unravelling Artificial Intelligence’s Impact in Expert Witness Investigations
  • ESCL Conference 2024 in Antwerp - Register now
 

Chairman's Note

Dear Members and Friends of the European Society of Construction Law (ESCL),

As we step into another exciting quarter, I am delighted to share the latest updates and upcoming events with you. Your continued engagement and enthusiasm play a pivotal role in the success of our society, and we are committed to bringing you insightful and enriching experiences.

Event of the Italian Society Dedicated to Dispute Boards

Mark your calendars for an insightful event organized by the Italian Society of Construction Law. On 12 June 2024, they will delve into "Dispute Boards e Collegio Consultivo Tecnico: Metodi Alternativi di Prevenzione e Risoluzione delle Liti in Appalto." Further details and the registration process can be found on their official website.

Next ESCL Webinar: Recent Developments in Construction Disputes

We are thrilled to announce our next webinar titled "Recent Developments in Construction Disputes: Unravelling Artificial Intelligence’s Impact in Expert Witness Investigations." This event promises to offer valuable insights into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in our field. Roberto Panetta, the Vice Chairman of the European Society of Construction Law will host this webinar. We invite all lawyers and individuals interested in European Construction Law and alternative dispute resolution methods to join us. Registration is open until 19 September 2024. Please visit our website at www.escl.org to complete the online registration form.

ESCL Conference 2024 in Antwerp

We are excited to invite you to our annual European Construction Law Society Conference in Antwerp, Belgium. This year’s conference will be held from October 17th to 19th, 2024, featuring a robust program designed to foster deep discussions and knowledge exchange on critical legal and engineering topics.

Conference Highlights:

Keynote Sessions: Featuring distinguished speakers such as Atty. Marc Schoofs, Prof. Rebecca Shorter, Prof. Dr. Rolf Katzenbach, and many more.

Panel Discussions: Covering diverse topics from the monopoly of the architect’s drawings to early contractor involvement and design responsibility.

Networking Opportunities: Including a guided walk, city tour, fashion museum visit, and cocktail receptions.

For detailed information on the program and to register, please visit our conference registration page. We look forward to welcoming you to Antwerp for this exceptional event.

Thank you for your unwavering support and participation. Together, we continue to shape the future of construction law.

Warm regards,

Bastian Fuchs
Chairman of ESCL Council

 

 

Event of the Italian Society dedicated to Dispute board

The Italian Society of Construction Law will organise on 12 June 2024 at 14:30 CET an event regarding "DISPUTE BOARDS E COLLEGIO CONSULTIVO TECNICO: METODI ALTERNATIVI DI PREVENZIONE E RISOLUZIONE DELLE LITI IN APPALTO".

The programme and more information regarding the registration can be found on the ESCL-Website and on LinkedIn.

Next ESCL-Webinar: Recent Developments in Construction Disputes: Unravelling Artificial Intelligence’s Impact in Expert Witness Investigations

Date: 19 September 2024 
Time: 6.30-7.30 PM CEST
Title: Recent Developments in Construction Disputes: Unravelling Artificial Intelligence’s Impact in Expert Witness Investigations
Speaker: Francesco Capotorto, Senior Director, Ankura, London
Moderator: Roberto Panetta, Vice Chairman of the European Society of Construction Law, Attorney at Law, Managing Partner of Panetta Law Firm
Via Microsoft Teams: details will be provided upon request of registration
Registration is open until 19 September 2024 completing the online form available on www.escl.org.

Target group
The ESCL Webinars are meant for lawyers and people interested in European Construction Law and alternative dispute resolution methods.

How to register?
The administration is taken care of by the European Society of Construction Law (ESCL): REGISTRATION
All webinars are free of charge.
To register please go to the tab 'Register' and fill in the form after which you will receive an e-mail with a Teams link.
There will be a recording available of this and future ESCL webinars.
The PPT will be placed on the website the day after the webinar.

ESCL Conference 2024 in Antwerp

Join us in Antwerp/Belgium for the European Construction Law Society Conference, where we delve into the forefront of legal and engineering discussions shaping the industry! The conference will be held on October 17th, 18th and 19th 2024.

Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to engage with leading legal and engineering minds, expand your knowledge, and shape the future of construction law. Register now for the European Construction Law Society Conference in Antwerp: REGISTRATION

Conference Programme – Friday 18 October 2024

08h00 Registration

08h45 Welcome address

09h00 The (drawings’) monopoly of the Architect
Atty. Marc Schoofs (BE) – Prof. Rebecca Shorter (UK)

09h45 The design liability of the Prüfing Ingenieur and the Maître d’ Ouvrage délégué
Prof. Dr. Rolf Katzenbach & Prof. Bastian Fuchs (DE) – Atty. Edouard Vitry (FR)

10h30 Coffee break

11h00 Construction standards define good, not best engineering practice
Dr. Elisabeth Sperlich, LL.M. (AT) – Atty. Daniel Gebhart (CH)

11h45 The position of the (authorities’ appointed) design certifier
Atty. Silviu Munteanu (RO) – Dr. Ing. Adriana Spassova (BG)

12h30 Light lunch

13h30 Presentation ESCL Conference 2025 Napoli (IT)

13h45 Early contractor involvement: design responsibility in the frame of a bouwteam, alliance or partnership
Atty. Andrea Chao (NL) – Dr. Hamish Lal (UK)

14h30 Design anno 3000
Prof. Arch. Alessandro Ubertazzi (IT)

14h45 Material’s choices and variations mean design responsibility
TBC (IT) – Civ. Ing. Ekrem Kaya (TR)

15h30 Coffee break

16h00 Fitness for purpose & design/professional indemnity insurance
Atty. Rob Bleeker (NL) – Atty. Sara Due Ilsøe (DK)

16h45 To boldly go where no man has gone before: prototypes borderline engineering, etc.
Atty. Ignacio Santabaya (ES) – Civ. Ing. Frederik Foncke (BE)

17h30 Conclusions

20h00 Dinner Sir Anthony Van Dijck

 

Complementary Programme – Thursday 17 October 2024

16h00 Guiden Walk

19h30 Dinner

 

Complementary Programme – Friday 18 October 2024

09h30 Start classic city tour

12h30 Light lunch

15h30 Visit Fashion Museum & …….

18h00 Cocktails

20h00 Dinner Sir Anthony Van Dijck

 

Complementary Programme – Saturday 19 October 2024

09h30 General Assembly

11h30 Visit Antwerp  

13h30 Light lunch

 

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Events

Events organised by the National Societies of Construction Law can be published on the ESCL Website or mentioned in the ESCL Newsletter. Send your events, with short description in English and a link to the event on your website to info@ibr.nl.

If you have any questions please contact:
dr. E.M. (Evelien) Bruggeman (Secretary of the ESCL)
E. (Ellen) Boomer-van der Ploeg
Dr. M. (Michael) Müller, Bakk. (Member ESCL Council)
Tel.: +31 - (0)70 3245544
E-mail: info@ibr.nl

 

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