Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is based on QLD legislation
Professional Skills
Drafting Contracts: Negotiating Indemnities and Liability Clauses
- What are the recent reforms in unfair contract terms and what is their impact on indemnity and liability clauses
- Understand the risks of broad indemnities, proportionate liability exclusions
- Learn best practices for transparent drafting to avoid regulatory scrutiny and disputes
Presented by Colin Harris, Partner, HWLE Lawyers
Presenters
Colin Harris, Partner, HWLE LawyersColin Harris has 14 years of experience in front-end and back-end construction for HWL Ebsworth's Construction and Infrastructure group. Colin holds a Masters of Construction Law and his experience encompasses contract drafting and negotiation, project management, contract administration, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. He has prepared the construction contracts and associated tender and project agreements for many of the high rise projects across the Brisbane skyline, together with agreements for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. He has prepared and defended complex payment claims made under Security of Payment legislation in several States and in litigation arising from adjudications. He regularly advises on compliance with regulation in the industry, including in respect of corporate reconstructions and public listings.
