The Society of Construction Law Janice Cheng speaks with Lucy Garrett KC, one of the UK's leading construction and energy barristers, for a wide-ranging discussion on construction disputes, NEC contracts, adjudication, concurrent delay, PFI projects, and lessons from Grenfell. Lucy also shares insights from her own career journey, her work promoting diversity and social mobility at the Bar, and practical advice for young lawyers navigating an increasingly complex and AI-driven profession. A fascinating conversation packed with technical insights, career lessons and thought-provoking perspectives from one of the construction industry's leading Silks !
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6 May 2026
Fireside Chat – Martin Downey
The Society of Construction Law Ben Bury speaks with Martin Downey of HFW as a continuation of our fireside chat series. In this episode, Ben explores the journey that took Martin from South Wales to Hong Kong in 1985 and into some of the region’s most influential construction disputes. Martin discusses landmark cases including the Asia Construction Crown arbitration, Shimizu Corporation v Attorney General, and the Stonecutters Bridge dispute, sharing practical lessons on arbitrator selection, global claims, limitation and economic loss. Beyond construction, he reflects on a long‑running Hong Kong probate dispute, his views on arbitration transparency, and his decades of contribution through teaching, university governance and pro bono work supporting at‑risk youth. Enjoy !
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5 Jan 2026
Hong Kong Security of Payment Ordinance Unpacked !
In this episode, Jason Leung, Partner at JSM, and Godfrey Yuen, Counsel for Jardines, unpack Hong Kong’s newly introduced SOPO legislation. They explore its implications for construction contracts and share their early insights on how this development may shape the industry. Enjoy!
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