Getting Paid in the Economic Downturn
Evans Business Centre, Kirkcaldy
Evans Business Centre, Kirkcaldy
6.30 - 8.00, 23rd February 2012
In the
modern, hugely competitive construction industry, disputes and differences will
undoubtedly arise. Very few projects are completed without any issues. As well
as traditional construction problems planning law, negligence, insolvency,
warranties and sale of goods law may also appear.
At this event, two of Scotland's leading experts will provide you with tools and advice on avoiding disputes and getting paid for the work you do.
In a joint initiative between Taylor Law and Morrison Ross, we'll help you how to survive, by showing you how to get paid in the economic downturn.
Ross Taylor, Principal Solicitor at Fife based dispute resolution practice Taylor Law will talk about aspects of the procurement and enforcement processes that may be invoked to improve payment.
Experienced and highly regarded George Ross, of Morrison Ross Construction Consultants, Stirling, well give you inside information on how to present and progress adjudication proceedings.
"This event will be an exciting opportunity to hear from two of Scotland's leading experts in construction dispute resolution…"
There are a limited number of places at this FREE TO ATTEND networking opportunity"
Getting Paid in the Economic Downturn
A. Ross Taylor, Principle Lawyer, Taylor Law
Ross is a solicitor in Scotland with over twelve years' experience. Before launching Taylor Law in July 2010, Ross practiced in Dispute Resolution through-out the legal sector, from small rural firms to firms of
national and international standing. He therefore has a comprehensive
understanding of the art of Dispute Resolution across many areas of the
law. Ross understands the importance to all clients, small, medium or
large, of managing the resolution or avoidance of disputes in a
strategic manner to achieve a commercial solution.
Ross specialises in dispute resolution and avoidance within the Construction sector. He holds a Master of Laws in Construction Law, as well as a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Diploma in Legal Practice. Ross is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; the Fife Chamber of Commerce; Fife and Forth Valley Construction Forums; and the Federation of Small Businesses (sitting on the committee of the Fife branch). He is a member of the Law Society of Scotland and is a Notary Public.
Ross is also skilled in framing and revising appointments, contracts and warranties, particularly for developers, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors in the construction sector; or for small to medium sized businesses.
Ross has extensive experience of working with private clients. He has a sympathetic approach to resolving the problems that can arise in day to day life. He knows that standing up for ones-self can be an important driver. He also knows that sometimes it's not about winning or losing, but finding the common ground.
Ross specialises in dispute resolution and avoidance within the Construction sector. He holds a Master of Laws in Construction Law, as well as a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Diploma in Legal Practice. Ross is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; the Fife Chamber of Commerce; Fife and Forth Valley Construction Forums; and the Federation of Small Businesses (sitting on the committee of the Fife branch). He is a member of the Law Society of Scotland and is a Notary Public.
Ross is also skilled in framing and revising appointments, contracts and warranties, particularly for developers, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors in the construction sector; or for small to medium sized businesses.
Ross has extensive experience of working with private clients. He has a sympathetic approach to resolving the problems that can arise in day to day life. He knows that standing up for ones-self can be an important driver. He also knows that sometimes it's not about winning or losing, but finding the common ground.
Gain
the advantage by learning how to improve your contract and effectively
utilise enforcement proceedings Including tips to success in
Adjudication
George Ross, Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Arbitrator and qualified English Solicitor
George
is a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered
Arbitrator, Accredited Adjudicator and English Solicitor. George has
been appointed as Adjudicator in over 150 adjudications dealing with a
range of issues including:- failure to comply with payment provisions,
valuation of variations, valuation of final accounts, extension of time,
loss and expense, defective work, determination, withholding monies,
non-payment of fees and alleged negligence claims against professionals.
George will give a talk on 'Adjudication : Tips for Success' in dealing with the preparation of the Notice of Adjudication and the Referral Notice and do's and don'ts in connection with the above submissions.
George will give a talk on 'Adjudication : Tips for Success' in dealing with the preparation of the Notice of Adjudication and the Referral Notice and do's and don'ts in connection with the above submissions.
www.morrisonross.co.uk
Location
This event will be held at
Evans Business Centre
John Smith Business Park
1 Begg Road
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY2 6HD
