香港測量師學會

編號	:	2013037
項目名	:	Managing Risks in Construction Arbitration
學會持續專業發展編號	:	Formal Events
講師	:	Mr Steven Yip Mr Yip is a Partner of Minter Ellison and he is one of the region’s leading advisors on construction issues and dispute resolution across Hong Kong and Asia. As well as rich private sector expertise, he has considerable experience in disputes involving government and public sector works. Mr Yip has handled numerous major arbitration and litigation proceedings. He is also a skilled mediator, instrumental in settling many major civil engineering and building disputes. He is currently handling disputes for several foreign clients on major projects in China, as well as Chinese investors and contractors working outside China. Recommended for his contentious capabilities, Mr Yip is described as a ‘leading individual’ in Hong Kong for construction by Chambers Asia, and a ‘leading lawyer’ in Chambers Global. Mr Yip is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) and an active member of the construction interest group of the Hong Kong Mediation Council.
日期	:	2013-06-19
時間	:	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
註冊截止日期	:	2013-06-12
有關組別之資格預審前研習小時	:	1.5
地點	:	Suite 1207 Surveyors Learning Centre, 12/F Wing On Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
部門	:	QSD
費用	:	HK$120 for members; HK$150 for non-members (HK$20 walk-in surcharge on all prices listed); Free of charge for full time University students (subject to availability)
名額	:	QSD Members; First-come-first-served
語言	:	English
詳情	:	In the daily operations of a construction project, it is common to encounter difficult situations leading to different parties expressing conflicting views. Arbitration is one of the most commonly used means in resolving construction disputes. Given the many advantages promoted about arbitration, what are the risks that are involved in construction arbitration? This seminar will help attendees identify the risks of construction arbitration, and discuss the best practice in the management of these risks at various stages so that time and costs can be saved when disputes arise.
付款	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

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1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.