Construction Dispute Symposium 2021 – RICS

WeirFoulds Partners Glenn Ackerley and Sandra Astolfo will be speaking at the 2021 Construction Dispute Symposium being hosted by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on various dates between May 25 and August 3, 2021.

This Symposium series will explore recent trends and emerging approaches to dispute resolution in the construction industry. Presenters include leading practitioners in construction practice, construction law and dispute resolution. Construction professionals from across Canada will convene digitally to engage in six sessions on a variety of dispute resolution methods, and explore collaborative and adversarial approaches. Leading subject matter experts including those with substantial international experience will discuss collaborative and adversarial approaches

Sandra’s session will take place on Tuesday, July 6 on, “Litigation”, where she and fellow speakers will explore current practices in Litigation, including the impact of procedural changes (including virtual Litigation).

Glenn’s session will take place on Tuesday, August 3 on, “Collaborative & Adversarial Approaches” where he and his fellow speakers will provide a recap on development of emerging trends and resolution via collaborative and adversarial approaches.