In today's fast-paced and ever-changing construction industry, managing supply chain risks is a crucial task for contractors and subcontractors alike. This seminar will explore the various risks associated with supply chain management and how to effectively manage them to ensure project success. Expert speaker Melissa Koo will discuss strategies for identifying and managing insolvency risks, including best practices for risk mitigation.
12.00pm to 1.00pm Managing Supply Chain and Insolvency Risks in Construction Contracts
- Current industry and contracting climate
- Early warning signs and commercial considerations
- Managing supply chain risks – price escalation, rise and fall, force majeure
- Mitigating insolvency risks – security, direct payments, advance payment for materials and plant, take out and forfeiture rights
Presented by Melissa Koo, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD point in Competency Area 4: Substantive Law
This program is based on WA legislation
Presenters
Melissa Koo, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
Melissa is a specialist construction lawyer with extensive experience in representing project participants on major Australian and international construction, energy and infrastructure projects. She has advised on high value disputes involving complex legal, engineering and construction issues. She has experience acting for Australian and international clients in all dispute resolution forums, including international arbitration, litigation, mediation and adjudication. She is also experienced in drafting suites of contracts and advising on and negotiating contracting issues arising out of bespoke and Australian and international standard form contracts. In Western Australia where she practices, Squire Patton Boggs has been ranked as a Tier 1 Construction and Infrastructure litigation law firm and a Tier 2 front end construction and infrastructure law firm by Doyle’s Guide. Melissa herself was recognised as a recommended lawyer in Doyle’s Guide of leading lawyers in Western Australia in 2023. She is also an active committee member of the National Association of Women in Construction.
