Nick will discuss practical legal information of relevance to geotechnical practitioners. Topics discussed will include:
- Latent conditions – Who should take the risk for ground related risk? Examples of contractual approaches to risk allocation.
- Proportionate liability – What is it and how does it affect geotechnical contractors and consultants.
- Expert Witness – What are the roles and responsibilities of an expert witness?
- Liquidated Damages – What are they and why are they important?
- Dispute Resolution – Advantages and disadvantages of court litigation, arbitration, mediation, negotiation.
- Avoiding Disputes – Administering contracts to minimise disputes.