DATE: 14 October 2026
TIME: 5.15pm for 5.30pm, to include networking pre and post the event, which concludes at 7:30pm
VENUE: Walker Morris LLP, 33 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL
Chaired by Her Honour Judge Kelly, TCC Judge for the North Eastern Circuit
Keynote address by Mr Justice Constable
Our panel consists of:
Paul Hargreaves – Partner at Walker Morris LLP
Chantelle Vermeulen – Barrister at Kings Chambers
Steven J Walker KC – Barrister at Atkin Chambers
James Davison – Barrister at 3 Paper Buildings
Topics will include: Defective Premises Act 1972; The Remediation Bill; Commercial Payments Bill; Product Liability with reference to s. 148 and s. 149 of Building Safety Act 2022; insurers’ claims against developers under new home warranties
The panel discussion will be followed by a keynote address by Mr Justice Constable, who will be presenting a general update on the Technology and Construction Court and Building Safety Act 2022, including the co proceedings with the First-Tier Tribunal, changes to the TCC Guide and plans moving forward
Book your tickets, via Eventbrite, here: Current and Future Trends in Construction Law Tickets, Wednesday, October 14 • 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
Presented by: Leeds BPC Forum, Leeds Law Society, TECBAR and kindly hosted by Walker Morris LLP
All welcome (subject to room capacity) – you do not need to be a member of the above groups or a lawyer to attend. Please note that we are not able to offer a hybrid option