Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
When it Goes Wrong: What We Can Learn from Disputes Concerning Formation, Interpretation and Termination of Contracts
- Commercial interpretation
- Rectification by construction
- Termination
- Survival clauses
- Emerging categories of damage for breach
Presented by David Jury, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Chair
Diane Skapinker, Principal, Skapinker Law; Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyers Doyle’s Guide 2025
Presenters
David Jury, Partner, HWL Ebsworth LawyersDavid has practised in building and construction industry for 25years and has particular expertise in adjoining land owner issues including proceedings under section 88K of the Conveyancing Act. David’s clients include, Contractors, Developers and specialist subcontractors. David provides advice on tendering, project delivery, contract administration and dispute resolution including processes under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
Diane Skapinker, Principal, Skapinker Law
Diane works on her own account as a principal of Skapinker Law as well as consulting to the Ashurst real estate group where she specialises in property developments, strata and community titling, acquisitions, disposals, leasing and the property aspects of telecommunications and infrastructure projects. Diane was formerly an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Sydney lecturing in Real Property, Conveyancing and Equity and is a member of the NSW Law Society’s Property Law Committee and its subcommittee responsible for drafting the NSW standard form contract for the sale and purchase of land. Diane is recognised as a real estate lawyer by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Doyle's Guide and Best Lawyers in Australia 2026.
