Thursday, 12 March 2026
Chair
Robert Holt KC, Alfred Lutwyche Chambers
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on QLD legislation
Crucial Amendments to Construction Contracts in 2026 to Deal with Legislative Changes and Current Case Law
- What amendments should be made to an unamended AS4902-2000 design and construct contract to best protect your clients' interests
- What disputes should you anticipate when drafting and negotiating construction contracts in 2026
- What key court decisions do you need to be aware of when drafting and negotiating construction contracts in 2026
- What are the key changes (or anticipated changes) to legislation governing security for payment and liability for defects to be aware of in 2026
Presented by Kristen Kipps, Special Counsel, Thomsons
Presenters
Robert Holt KC, Arbitrator, Mediator & Facilitator, Alfred Lutwyche ChambersRobert was recognised for many years as a pre-eminent silk in construction and infrastructure law as King’s Counsel, arbitrator, expert and mediator. He has appeared in landmark cases both at trial and on appeal. Robert no longer practises as a barrister and now as an arbitrator, mediator, facilitator and expert determiner in regard to construction and construction related disputes including all related areas of engineering. In doing so, he draws on his extensive experience in the relevant areas. As an arbitrator and an expert, he is regularly appointed to determine large and complex matters concerning all aspects of construction disputes, commercial agreements and pricing. He has authored thousands of pages of decisions dealing with diverse issues including variations, extensions of time, liquidated damages, misleading and deceptive conduct, safety, damages, pricing, contract interpretation and performance. Robert has acted as a mediator in numerous matters. His expertise enables him to readily understand and deal with the issues. In regulatory matters, Robert appears in matters involving complex issues of interpretation. Leading legal directories consistently recognised Robert as a pre-eminent silk – Best Lawyers Australia, in the field of litigation and Doyle’s Guide for construction law. He was also named Lawyer of the Year 2021 Construction and Infrastructure Law – Brisbane by Best Lawyers Australia. He is a Grade 1 arbitrator with the Resolution Institute. He was recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2023 as one of Australia’s leading arbitration barristers.
Kristen Kipps, Special Counsel, Thomson Geer
Kristen has been recognised in the 2026 edition of Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer (Queensland). Kristen has practiced in dispute litigation since 2010 with a particular focus on Building and Construction. Kristen has also worked in-house at a large energy company where she was involved in disputes relating to energy projects around Queensland. Kristen’s practice centres on technically complex disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in security of payment regimes, defect litigation and delay and disruption claims.
