Presenters
Keith Blizzard - Shakespeares
Rachel Hobbis - Shakespeares

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The Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 comes into force on 1 October 2011. Keith Blizzard, Partner at Shakespeares Solicitors, will review the changes brought about by the Act, as well as advising both employers, contractors and sub-contractors on what they need to know to best protect their position from 1 October 2011.

As troubled times continue, employers and contractors find themselves increasingly dealing with issues over payment - unusual situations you just wish you knew how to resolve and protect your company. Rachael Hobbis, construction solicitor at Shakespeares, will consider some of these issues and provide practical advice on how to resolve these issues that both those paying and those seeking payment.

Keith Blizzard is a partner at Shakespeares and is a chartered quantity surveyor, chartered builder, chartered arbitrator, panel adjudicator and accredited mediator. Keith's project experience includes residential accommodation, multi-storey offices, healthcare and public/government buildings, education and laboratories, airports, commercial and industrial developments, defence and engineering installations and petrol retail.

Rachael Hobbis is a solicitor at Shakespeares specialising in construction law. Rachael advises a range of clients including national and regional house-builders, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and individuals. Rachael provides advice in respect of project procurement (having particular experience of residential and commercial developments, hotels and care homes) as well as all forms of dispute resolution