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A leading set specialising in commercial, construction, insurance and property law
J2J Construction: Enforcement and Insolvency
04 Mar 2020, 08:30 - 10:00
Hardwicke, Hardwicke Building, New Square, Lincoln's Inn,London , WC2A 3SB
Michael and Simon will be speaking on enforcement of adjudication awards using the Part 8 procedure, and how insolvency can impact both commencing adjudication proceedings and seeking to enforce an adjudicator’s decision. Topics covered will include Wimbledon v. Vago principles governing stays of enforcement, Lonsdale and the impact of insolvency set-off upon adjudication claims, as well as a review of more recent case law and developments in this area.
To register interest, please e-mail events@hardwicke.co.uk
Programme
08:30 Registration and Breakfast
09:00 Presentation
10:00 Conclusion
Speakers
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Simon KerrySimon has a broad practice and accepts instructions in commercial, insolvency, and construction cases. He has had experience as a junior in complex disputes, and has a strong commercial and insolvency practice in his own right.
Before coming to Hardwicke, Simon worked for 4 years at PwC, where he assisted FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and private companies on a range of tax and accounting issues. In particular, he advised on employee remuneration and share incentive arrangements, and spent his final year in a team advising banks and other financial services companies on regulatory issues.
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Michael LevensteinMichael specialises in construction and engineering disputes, insurance, company law and general commercial litigation. He accepts advisory and court instructions in these and other areas of Hardwicke’s work.
Michael is also an ADR Group Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator.
In addition to his practice, Michael is Visiting Lecturer and an LLM supervisor at The City Law School, University of London, and actively involved in the life of Lincoln’s Inn, where he regularly volunteers as an advocacy tutor and pupillage mentor.
He is also a member of the Bar Pro Bono Unit.
Outside of work, Michael was elected one of the youngest-ever Fellows of the Royal Society of Arts for his scholarly contributions to legal reform and philosophy. He also regularly enjoys squash, sailing and fencing, and is a classically-trained pianist.