Global Construction Forum: Dealing With COVID-19 and Its Aftereffects
September 15, 2020
Coronavirus: International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation Webinar
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As construction and engineering projects worldwide increasingly feel the impact of COVID-19, parties are taking a closer look at their contracts. During this webinar, our panel discusses some of the key concerns currently consuming those engaged in international contracting:
- Time and money claims—practical tips for successfully making or defending a claim, contractual notice requirements and time bars.
- Suspension and termination—some potential pitfalls to consider.
- Dispute avoidance and resolution—choice of forum, governing law, and other key considerations (with a focus on Belt & Road Initiative projects), how to prevent a dispute from escalating, alternatives to arbitration and practical points about arbitrating a complex construction dispute in light of COVID-19.