Downs & Western Local Info Session

Contract administration: setting and managing client expectations, controlling variations, and navigating defect disputes through the QBCC, Join us for our Downs & Western Local Info Session on Wednesday, 14 October for an exclusive presentation with construction law experts, Harrison Humphries and Chris Spanner from Clifford Gouldson Lawyers, as they share practical contract administration strategies for protecting your projects. Designed for builders and contract administrators, this session will explore practical systems to reduce risk across contract formation, client communications, variations and defect disputes. You will hear about cases and 'war stories" illustrating common failure points and how the QBCC, Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal and Queensland Courts assess them. In this session, we will guide you through: • Setting and managing client expectations • Controlling variations • Navigating defect disputes through the QBCC, QCAT and the courts Our speakers Harrison Humphries Director| Clifford Gouldson Lawyers Harrison is a Director at Clifford Gouldson Lawyers and leads the firm’s Construction, Litigation and Dispute Resolution teams. With over 18 years of legal experience, including in Construction Law, he understands the complex regulatory landscape and the relationships that drive the industry. He provides practical legal guidance to builders, subcontractors, homeowners and suppliers on a wide range of construction-related issues, from contract disputes and payment claims to compliance and negligence matters. He has acted in significant proceedings across Queensland and Federal jurisdictions and is known for his clear advice, attention to detail and steady approach in high-pressure matters. Chris Spanner Lawyer | Clifford Gouldson Lawyers Chris is a lawyer at Clifford Gouldson Lawyers, practising in litigation, dispute resolution, and construction law. Since beginning his legal career in 2017, Chris has developed experience assisting businesses and individuals through complex disputes, with a focus on identifying key issues, developing practical strategies, and achieving commercially sound outcomes. Known for his analytical approach and clear communication, Chris enjoys breaking down complex legal concepts into practical insights that audiences can readily apply in their own organisations.