Defects claims are rarely won on liability alone, outcomes turn on remedies, insurance positions, and the ability to resolve disputes commercially. Gain a clear understanding of how available remedies can shape both negotiation strategy and litigation outcomes, and how to leverage them to achieve the best result for your client. Presented by leading construction barrister Christopher Humby, this session offers concise, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your practice.
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
9.30am to 10.30am Remedies, Insurance and Resolution: Where Defects Claims Are Won or Lost
- How remedies shape negotiation and litigation outcomes
- The relevance and importance of insurance: from the perspectives of owner, contractor and also the insurer
- How you can resolve defect disputes efficiently
Presented by Christopher Humby, Barrister, University Chambers; Recommended Construction & Infrastructure Law Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2026
Presenters
Christopher Humby, Barrister, University Chambers
Chris practices across all areas of the construction, engineering, energy and technology sectors. Chris has particular experience acting in large scale and complex construction and engineering litigation and arbitration – in both the domestic and international contexts. He is regularly instructed as counsel (both led and unled) in litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and expert determinations. Chris is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading construction and infrastructure junior counsel in Australia (2024 – 2026) and South Australia (2023 – 2026). As a solicitor he was noted by Legal 500 UK 2021 for International Arbitration and selected as a “Rising Star” by US legal publication Law360 for 2019 in the area of construction. Chris is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also a co-author of the forthcoming update to Brooking on Construction Contracts.
