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.
HOW DO I JOIN? You can join at any of the Society's events, or by contacting the Membership Secretary at Guy.Elkington@ECHarris.com. New members will have to accept the terms of the Society's members' agreement. |
About the Society |
WHAT DOES THE SOCIETY OF CONSTRUCTION LAW (UAE) DO? Holds meetings, lectures and other events; publishes papers given to the Society; and generally promotes interest in construction law in the UAE. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN IN EXISTENCE? The Society was formed in 2006, and is affiliated with the Society of Construction Law in the UK , which was formed in 1983 and has nearly 2000 members. WHO RUNS IT AND WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE? A committee of 10 members. The members of the current committee are identified below. WHEN DOES IT MEET? The Society aims to hold events at least quarterly, generally in Dubai. These will generally consist of one or more prominent speakers on current topics, together with an interactive session often involving a panel of invited participants. Members are actively encouraged to suggest topics for future meetings, so that the Society is always focussing on the needs and interests of its members. DOES IT PUBLISH ANYTHING? Papers from the Society's events are published on the website and are available to members. ARE THERE ANY OTHER BENEFITS IN JOINING? Members of the Society are able to access the papers published on the website of the Society of Construction Law in the UK at no additional cost. In addition, the Society's meetings provide an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know like-minded people. AM I ELIGIBLE TO JOIN? Yes, if you are interested and professionally involved in construction law. Members can come from all sectors of the construction industry, for example, architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors, developers, solicitors, barristers, arbitrators and experts. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN? The annual subscription is Dhs.300. Non-members are welcome to attend events, at a cost of Dhs.150. WHAT HAPPENS IF I LIVE OUTSIDE THE UAE? You are still welcome to become a member. HOW DO I JOIN? You can join at any of the Society's events, or by contacting the Membership Secretary at Guy.Elkington@ECHarris.com. New members will have to accept the terms of the Society's members' agreement. WHAT DOES THE MEMBERS' AGREEMENT SAY? You can download a copy of the members' agreement from this website. WHAT IS THE SOCIETY'S POLICY ON ADVERTISING? The Society is an entirely non-commercial organization. It does not permit the advertising or other promotion of members' firms or companies at its events. Membership of the Society may be mentioned on a CV, but membership of the Society does not allow members to use the SCL (UAE) logo as part of their individual or corporate promotional material. WHO IS ON THE COMMITTEE? Honorary President - Professor Mohammad Labib Shanab Richard Harding - Chairman Abu Dhabi sub-committee Doha sub-committee Richard Harding, Chairman |