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Materials Available: EPC Contracting Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry

Nov 11 2015

K&L Gates and Marsh recently co-sponsored a one-day, complimentary seminar titled “EPC Contracting Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry.”

The seminar featured six hour-long sessions, including a luncheon presentation by Robert Peterson, senior partner at Oliver Wyman, and an industry roundtable review panel consisting of industry experts from Exxon Mobil, Phillips 66, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Fluor, and Aker Solutions.

More than 100 representatives from leading energy companies attended the seminar at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown.

Houston partners Randel Young and John Sullivan III, Pittsburgh partners Richard Paciaroni and Jason Richey, London partner Matthew Smith, Washington, D.C. partner Steven Sparling, and Dallas partner Beth Petronio, along with Pittsburgh associate Jackie Celender, presented during the seminar.

Seminar materials can be found here.

Materials Available: 2015 Legal Update – Construction and Engineering Seminar

Oct 29 2015

On 7 October 2015, the K&L Gates London office held a 2015 Legal Update – Construction and Engineering breakfast seminar. The seminar featured the following topics:

CDM 2015: The End of the Transition – Nicola Ellis, Special Counsel
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force on 6 April. This session highlights the key changes that were introduced, the practical effects of those changes and the consequences of the transitional provisions coming to an end on 6 October.
Construction Law Update – Inga Hall, Special Counsel
A summary of some of the recent key construction and engineering cases that have come before the courts, and the implications of those decisions.
The NEC3 Suite: Beyond the ECC – Matthew Smith, Partner
This session looks at the true range of options the NEC3 suite of contracts offers and gives an insight into which issues are addressed consistently across the suite, and highlights the key differences between specific forms.

To view a copy of the materials from this seminar, please click here.

Procurement Strategies for Major Rail Projects: International Railway Summit 2015

Mar 16 2015

London partner Matthew Smith recently attended the International Railway Summit 2015 in Barcelona. The International Railway Summit provides a meeting ground for senior decision makers from the world’s key rail operators, transport ministries and solution providers. Matthew had the opportunity to discuss the importance of risk assessment, project delivery structure, and risk allocation in rail contracts as a presenter at the conference.

To view a copy of the full presentation titled “Procurement Strategies for Major Rail Projects,” please click here.

Event: Major Projects & Infrastructure Qatar – Contract Management & Dispute Resolution

Jan 20 2015

K&L Gates Doha partner Matthew Walker and associate Darran Jenkins will present at C5’s 2nd Forum on Major Projects & Infrastructure Qatar: Contract Management & Dispute Resolution. The forum will be held on 27 – 28 January 2015 at the InterContinental Doha – the City Hotel, Qatar.

Darran will be presenting Understanding the Complexities of Qatari Construction Contracts during a Pre-Forum Master Class on Monday, 26 January 2015.

Matthew will partake in a presentation titled Successfully Enforcing International Arbitration Awards on Wednesday, 28 January 2015.

For a full schedule and to register, please click here.

Encore Presentation: EPA’s Expanded “Waters of the U.S.” Definition: Navigating the Unprecedented Reach and Scope of New Rule

Jun 13 2014

Presented by Strafford Publications

Due to overwhelming popularity, Strafford Publications has scheduled an encore presentation of the May webinar "EPA’s Expanded "Waters of the U.S." Definition: Navigating the Unprecedented Reach and Scope of New Rule" with live Q&A for Tuesday, July 1, 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT. Friends of K&L Gates are eligible to receive a 50% discount off the cost of registration.

The speakers on the panel will:

Provide environmental counsel with an in depth review of the EPA’s newly proposed revision that widely expands the reach of its rule defining "waters of the United States"
Examine the huge number of entities, businesses and local governments that will be impacted and how—and the expected legal challenges that the rule change will precipitate
Outline and analyze practical next steps for counsel in moving forward with transactions involving waters under and not yet under EPA control

After the presentation, the speakers will engage in a live question and answer session with participants to answer questions about these important issues directly.

Panelists:
James T. Banks, Partner, Hogan Lovells US, Washington, D.C.
Kathryn Kusske Floyd, Partner, Venable, Washington, D.C.
Barry M. Hartman, Partner, K&L Gates, Washington, D.C.

Friends of K&L Gates will receive a 50% discount off the cost of registration. To receive the discount, please register by clicking here, or call 1-800-926-7926 ext. 10 and ask for the Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Expansion program on 7/1/2014, and mention code ZDFCT.

We hope you can join us!

Via Webinar

For more information on this topic, click here to view our recent alert, "EPA and the Army Corps Propose Rules Expanding Clean Water Act Jurisdiction, Potentially Affecting Everyone Who Uses Lands Where Water Might Be Present," published on April 3, 2014.

Construction Law Masterclass: FIDIC in Qatar

May 16 2014

On 15 May 2014, K&L Gates presented an interactive workshop in Doha based around a real-life construction scenario to a group of owners, developers, contractors and professional consultants involved in construction in Qatar and the GCC.

Topics covered included:

Drafting FIDICs in a Gulf context
An Employer’s view of risk allocation under FIDIC
The new Ashghal contract – a new dawn for FIDIC?
Common pitfalls and mistakes operating FIDIC on a project in Qatar
Dispute provisions in FIDIC Arbitration/Courts
Other arbitration forums in Qatar & the UAE, and problems associated with enforcement

To download a copy of the presentation, click here.

For more information, please contact Matthew Walker.

Legal and Insurance Lessons Learned From Major Catastrophic Events and Construction Claims (Live Event)

Aug 14 2013

Sponsors: Marsh and K&L Gates

September 10, 2013

TKP Conference Center
109 West 39th Street
(Between 6th and Broadway)
New York, NY

Join Marsh and K&L Gates for a complimentary one-day seminar at the TKP New York Conference Center on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 8 a.m.

During this seminar, our experts will discuss important topics from both a legal and risk management perspective to better prepare you for managing the risks associated with catastrophic events.

We will cover:

Lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy and the World Trade Center Disaster.
Contractor default insurance and claim management techniques.
Optimizing post-disaster claim recovery.
Project risk management techniques to reduce the likelihood and impact of cost overruns and schedule delays.

Registration and Continental Breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m.
Sessions 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you on September 10th!

*Important Note — Due to construction taking place next to the TKP New York Conference Center, the entrance to 109 West 39th Street is not easily visible. An alternate entrance is 104 West 40th Street (between 6th & Broadway). Once inside the main lobby, take the elevators to the 2nd floor. Registration check-in will be to your right.

To RSVP, please register or contact Ale Muzika.

K&L Gates’ Partners Found Illinois Chapter of Construction Owners Association of America

Jul 26 2011

Chicago partners Greg Andre and Dan Rosenberg have co-founded an Illinois chapter for the Construction Owners Association of America ("COAA"). An inaugural program is scheduled for October 6th at which Greg will lead a panel presenting on Integrated Project Delivery. Greg chairs the chapter’s Executive Committee and Dan chairs its Program Committee. Officers must be owner members and consist of representatives of the University of Chicago, University of Illinois, Exelon Corporation and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. COAA is national organization dedicated to providing education, information and networking for real estate owners with ongoing construction work. Its members consist primarily of educational and health care organizations, both of which are active in construction today.

For more information, please visit the COAA website, here, or contact any of the following people:

Sales of Goods: Battle of the Forms Under UCC and CISG – A Practical Perspective (Live Audio Conference)

Jun 07 2011

Offered via Webinar by Lorman Education Services

Please join K&L Gates partners Jason L. Richey and Richard F. Paciaroni for this informative seminar on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. (CLE credit is being provided for this event, where available. See the registration link to the right for more details.)

Session Description
This live audio conference will focus on Standard Terms and Conditions for Sales of Goods, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) 2-207 “Battle of the Forms,” and a discussion of the UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) with an emphasis on the outcome of the Battle of the Forms.

The session will analyze when the UCC and CISG apply to certain transactions. We will then look at “best practices” in use for standard forms for both buyers and sellers, examine some example scenarios and compare and contrast likely outcomes between UCC and CISG controlled contracts. The program will also look at recent legal developments for both the UCC and the CISG.

Registration:
Click here to register and receive a 20% discount. When registering, use priority code 15800 and discount code F2716129.

Insurance for Major Design and Construction Projects

Jan 14 2011

Please join K&L Gates and Aon on January 26, 2011 for a complimentary seminar where a panel will discuss key issues relating to insurance for large construction projects. The panel includes K&L Gates Construction and Engineering Group partners and representatives from Aon Construction Services Group and Aon Risk Solutions. Owners, developers, contractors and design professionals will benefit from this presentation. This program will be offered as a live event and as a webinar.

Topics Include:

An examination of the traditional risk allocation model – problems and benefits
Wrap-up policies (CCIPs and OCIPs) – benefits v. drawbacks
Builders risk policies – what you need to know
Errors and omission policies – how to properly insure professional liability
Key considerations when filing claims and how to respond when claims are denied

If you missed this event, please enjoy complimentary access to the slide show presentation available here.

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