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Construction Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 5th Edition (Hardcopy + e-Book)

Construction Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 5th Edition (Hardcopy + e-Book)

Author: Gary Soo; Michael Lo
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789888591626
Published In: February 2025
Format: Hardback + eBook , 900 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Construction Law & Practice in Hong Kong, 5th Edition seeks to serve those in the construction industry as well as the legal profession, and has been updated to incorporate the changes and solutions adopted for the challenges in the Hong Kong construction industry.

New developments in this edition include:

Security of Payment Bill: Discusses the impact of the Hong Kong Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill, marking significant changes in the legal landscape.
While litigation and arbitration remain common, statutory adjudication is becoming a key early dispute resolution process, crucial for project management. The 5th Edition assists readers to stay updated on law and practice related to construction contracts and construction projects
Case Discussion: Includes updates on cases illustrating operative principles, NECs and statutory adjudication. Numerous important cases are covered, such as C v D, T v B (Arbitration), Maeda Kensetsu Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha v Bauer Hong Kong Ltd, and others, focusing on standard forms of contract, liquidated damages, interpretation of contract, certificates and concurrent delays, and more. Other cases on statutory duties affecting the construction industry, such as Secretary for Justice v China Road and Bridge Corp and Competition Commission v W Hing Construction Co Ltd, are also examined.
Extended Chapters: Chapters on contract principles, statutory duties, procurement, certificates, money, termination, standard forms of contract, and dispute resolution have been significantly expanded.

Part I – Construction Process and the Law

1 The Hong Kong Construction Industry

2 Parties Involved in Construction Contracts

3 Procurement Methods

4 Principles of Contract

5 Contents of Contract

6 Construction of Contract

7 Collateral Agreements

8 Estoppel and Waiver

9 Tort

10 Statutory Duties

Part II – Laws in the Context of Construction Contracts

11 Procurement, Tender and Price

12 Performance Bond, Guarantees and Collateral Warranties

13 Insurance and Indemnity

14 Certificates

15 Money

16 Time

17 Quality

18 Termination

19 Standard Form of Contract

Part III – Resolution of Construction Disputes

20 Construction Litigation

21 Construction Arbitration and ADR

Prof. Gary Soo is a practising Arbitrator, Barrister and Chartered Engineer. He has been practicing in areas of civil litigation involving commercial and construction disputes and arbitration for some 20 years. From 2008 to 2010, he took up the position to serve as the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. Also, he was the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, from the year of 2006 to 2008 & 2010 to 2011. Through the years, he has been involved in hundreds of local and international arbitration cases. In addition, as arbitrator, he has served in more than dozens of international cases involving both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations (including HKIAC, ICC, CIETAC, SCIA, etc.) as party-appointed arbitrator, sole arbitrator or presiding arbitrator.

Michael Lo is a practising Barrister-at-Law in Hong Kong SAR, specialising in civil litigation with a focus on commercial, construction, and aviation litigation and arbitration. His practice encompasses disputes and advisory works including company and construction law, liquidation, bankruptcy, probate, trusts, and issues related to the Securities & Futures Commission. Additionally, he serves on the panel of arbitrators at the World Trade Center Macau Arbitration Center. Michael is actively involved in professional development, regularly delivering Continuing Professional Development sessions on emerging legal topics such as cryptocurrency regulation.