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16/05/2008

Axiom Advocates Host Construction Law Event

The Third Thursday series hosted by Axiom Advocates continued on Thursday May 15 with a seminar on construction law.

Chaired by Heriot Currie QC and in front of an audience of industry professionals, the event raised some topical issues.

James Wolffe QC gave an interesting talk on multi-party disputes addressing the law applicable when one party seeks to recover an amount which has been paid in settlement from another party.

He stressed that when a claim is being settled in a multi-party context, it is prudent to look ahead to possible avenues for seeking reimbursement of the amount of the settlement from other parties.

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Garry Borland, Advocate, followed by reviewing recent cases on the subject of implied terms in construction contracts. Garry identified the differences in judicial approach to the implication of contractual terms.

He pointed out the pitfalls which await those seeking to imply a term, and those resisting that being done.

Axiom Advocates are a group comprising many of Scotland's top advocates specialising in commercial and public law.

The Third Thursday series is a succession of talks by members of Axiom aiming to provide topical insights into developments in the law as well as the opportunity to meet the speakers and legal colleagues in a post-event informal session over refreshments. Further details about the Third Thursday series can and forthcoming events be found at: www.axiomadvocates.com.

(GK/JM)

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