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Antonios Dimitracopoulos talks at Society of Construction Law (Gulf) Event
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Speaker: Antonios Dimitracopoulos
Key Discussion Points:
• Differences between ‘pay-when-paid’ clauses and ‘pay-if-paid’ clauses; • Effects, obligations they impose on the main contractor; and • How subcontractors can pursue payment when faced with such terms in their contractsTo view full presentation CLICK HERE
The chairman for the event was Richard Harding QC, chairman of the Society.
The Society's aims are to promote the study and understanding of construction law amongst all those involved in the construction industry in the UAE and Gulf region.
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