Join us for our June breakfast meeting with Merran Greenhalgh as our guest speaker. Merran will speak about Deconstructing Construction Disputes – Pros & Cons to determinative resolution options in construction disputes – High Court, Arbitration & Adjudication

The recent judgments in Gore St and Imperial Gardens highlight some of the disadvantages for construction claims in the High Court, in particular the extraordinary length of time a claim may take to reach a final determination (respectively 10 and 11 years and counting). Based on my recent experiences in the High Court, Arbitration and Adjudication forums, I will delve into some of the merits and pitfalls of the three options with a focus on how they might be used to best advantage in complex construction disputes, and potential options to improve efficiency in each to better serve all parties involved.

This event promises a perfect blend of networking opportunities and insightful learning for both seasoned AMINZ members and newcomers. Mark your calendars and get ready for a morning of engaging discussions within the ADR community.

Date: Wednesday 19th June
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 am
Dress Code: Business Attire

Cost: $49

Whether you're a seasoned AMINZ member or new to the community all are welcome.

Please RSVP by Monday 17th June for catering purposes.

About the Speaker: Merran Greenhalgh

Merran is a member of the Dentons' Major Projects and Construction team in New Zealand. She has significant dispute resolution experience with a focus on construction-related matters.

Merran has extensive experience in building defects litigation, bringing about claims on behalf of property owners against territorial authorities, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers, consultants and product suppliers, as well as defending claims on behalf of contractors. Merran has been involved in several of New Zealand’s largest ‘leaky building’ claims, including in respect of weathertightness, fire defects and structural issues.