Sydney law review of construction: Staying ahead of the curve

Discover how collaborative contracting and NEC principles are transforming risk allocation and project outcomes across the construction sector. The session also unpacks critical legal and procurement developments, from security of payment reform to major‑event delivery, offering practical insights for today’s projects.

Pinsent Masons is once again hosting the annual law review of construction series in Sydney.

Join us for an insightful session exploring how collaborative contracting can transform project delivery and risk management. We will unpack the practical benefits of the NEC suite, including its core requirement for parties to act “in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation,” and how early warnings and multiparty collaboration mechanisms can support stronger project outcomes. We’ll separately delve into some of the latest case law shaping the landscape of linked claims and injunctions restraining recourse to security.

We will also explore the rapidly evolving Victorian Security of Payment landscape and what the new requirements mean for contractors, principals, and project teams navigating compliance and payment risk.

Finally, we’ll step into the Olympic procurement environment, discussing emerging trends in contract models and how these approaches may help mitigate capex pressures in the lead up to major event delivery.

Our speakers will break down what these developments mean for your projects, contracts, and overall risk strategy—providing practical takeaways.