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Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts - Live at Your Desk - Learn Live

Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
4 July, 2024 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom
Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
4 July, 2024 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom

Course description

This virtual classroom seminar will consider recent case law relating to liquidated damages in construction contracts, with a particular focus on how account might be taken of such case law in contract drafting.


Expert speaker Robert Read will discuss how to avoid liquidated damages clauses being construed as penalties, the impact of termination on the recovery of liquidated damages, and more.


Robert is a solicitor specialising in construction and engineering law. Be sure to tune in and benefit from his expertise in this topic.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

4 July, 2024

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will consider recent case law relating to liquidated damages in construction contracts, with a particular focus on how account might be taken of such case law in contract drafting.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

  • Avoiding liquidated damages clauses being construed as penalties
  • Avoiding liquidated damages clauses being held to be unenforceable due to unclear drafting
  • The extent to which an unenforceable liquidated damages clause could act as a cap on general damages
  • The impact of termination on the recovery of liquidated damages

Expenses

From £144
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

MBL Seminars Limited

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