From the Co-Chairs – Construction Law International – August 2025

Dear ICP Committee Members,

As another quarter comes to a close, we find ourselves approaching the final stretch of our journey as Co-Chairs of the IBA International Construction Projects Committee (ICP).

We are deeply grateful to all officers and members who have supported us over the past two years. Your dedication and collaborative spirit are what make this committee truly exceptional.

We’re now putting the finishing touches on our sessions and social events for the IBA Annual Conference, taking place from 2 to 7 November 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto, Canada. With moderators and speakers confirmed, we’re working closely with our subcommittees to deliver another outstanding programme. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in speaking and contributing – your enthusiasm is what drives our success.

Here’s what’s on the agenda for Toronto:

Monday 3 November
• 1430–1545 – Financing mega construction projects
• 1615–1730 – How cultural background of the parties may affect the effectiveness of alliancing, partnering & collaborative contracts and the disputes deriving thereof?

Wednesday 5 November
• 0930–1045 – Contracting for projects relying on innovative technologies: do’s and don’ts
• 1430–1545 – Risk allocation and force majeure revisited against the background of climate change and abnormal weather
• 2000–2230 – ICP Dinner – Hart House (Music Room), 7 Hart House Circle

Thursday 6 November
• 1430–1545 – Decarbonisation, climate change resilience and adaptation goals as drivers of regulatory changes for designing, building and operating infrastructure projects
• 1615–1730 – ICP Business Meeting

Friday 7 November
• 0830–1400 – ICP Excursion

We especially look forward to welcoming you to our traditional ICP Dinner on Wednesday evening, which will include the return of the in-person Hard Hat Ceremony. During this special moment, we’ll formally welcome the nominated incoming Co-Chairs, Doug Oles and Aarta Alkarimi, along with our newly nominated officers and subcommittee chairs. The dinner will take place at Hart House (Music Room), 7 Hart House Circle.

We can’t wait to see you all in Toronto!

Warm regards,

Júlio César Bueno
Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo
jbueno@pn.com.br

Virginie Colaiuta
LMS Legal, London
virginie.colaiuta@lmslex.com

Co-Chairs
IBA International Construction Projects Committee