Limeslade and CIOB bring together leading construction lawyers, industry experts and dispute resolution specialists to speak at Manchester event.
Limeslade, the specialist marketing and business development consultancy for construction and law, is pleased to announce that its highly regarded Construction and Law Masterclass is coming to Manchester. With major regeneration, infrastructure and development projects continuing across the North, the Manchester event will examine some of the legal, contractual and commercial issues facing construction professionals working in the region.
The event, run in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), will take place at The People’s History Museum in Manchester. Attendees will benefit from an afternoon of expert-led talks, panel discussions, and lively debate. Bringing together some of the finest experts in construction law, contracts, and dispute resolution.
Following the recent London editions, the Masterclass continues to grow as a must-attend event within the construction industry.
Leading Industry Speakers
This event has a programme including some of the top experts in construction and law. These include Robert Gutteridge, chair of the CIOB’s Manchester Hub, King’s Counsel, Sanjay Patel KC and Anna Laney KC and specialist construction solicitors Sarah Wilson and Jennie Jones.
Other standout additions include Renee Preston, commercial director at main contractor Gallaway. Named one of the top 100 influential women in construction, Renee is the founder of the National Site Standard a governance-led, auditable framework designed to improve the culture, retention, and inclusion of women and underrepresented groups on live construction sites.
A Programme Covering the Issues that Matter Most
The afternoon programme covers a wide range of critical topics, including:
- The Construction Industry in 2026: Setting the scene for the year’s key trends and challenges.
- The Northern Powerhouse: What does the future of construction look like in the North of England?
- Regeneration, Heritage and the Changing Skyline: The challenges of working with heritage assets, tall buildings and the regeneration of towns and cities.
- Contractual Risks and Case Law Updates: What the latest legal cases mean for your projects and how contractual risk can be managed.
- Delay and Disruption: How to approach delays occurring from variations.
- Getting Paid: Valuing claims and dealing with loss and expense.
- Datacentres: What are the legal and practical risks surrounding the UK’s fastest growing sector.
The formal programme is followed by a networking reception, giving attendees the opportunity to continue conversations with speakers and peers.
Why Attend?
Attendance at the Masterclass delivers professional and business benefits:
- CPD: A certificate of attendance and formal CPD recognition. Valuable for CIOB members and all construction professionals maintaining their professional development.
- Expert knowledge: Direct access to world-leading barristers, solicitors, expert witnesses, and industry figures.
- Networking: Structured opportunities to meet speakers and peers during breaks and at the evening reception.
- Event materials: Attendees will receive papers and supporting materials to take away.
- Alumni membership: An invitation to join the exclusive Masterclass Alumni group, connecting a growing community of construction and law professionals.
- Value for money: Tickets are available from £75 for CIOB members and £95 for non-members (early booking discounts available)
EVENT DETAILS
Event: Construction and Law Masterclass
Venue: The People’s History Museum, Manchester
Tickets: Early booking rates £75 (CIOB members) | £95 (non-members)
About Limeslade Limeslade is a specialist marketing and business development consultancy for the construction and law sectors. It has hosted construction law masterclasses across London, Dubai, Riyadh, and beyond, in partnership with the CIOB and other leading industry bodies.
About CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is the world’s leading professional body for construction management. With members and trainees in over 100 countries, CIOB promotes the science and practice of construction for the benefit of society.
