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Historic Milestone: ICLA’s First African Conference Transforms Construction Law Dialogue

Cape Town, South Africa – April 8-9, 2025 A Groundbreaking Event on African Soil Opening with Vision and Purpose The…

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08/08/2025
Announcement image for the 2025 ICLA Construction Law Conference in Cape Town, showing a vivid evening cityscape with Lion’s Head mountain under a blue sky. The event dates and venue—April 8–9, 2025, Cape Town International Convention Centre—are displayed prominently in white text.

8-9 April 2025 ICLA Conference 2025: Cape Town

This years ICLA Conference will be taking place on April 8-9, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)…
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04/01/2025
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16 May 2024 ICLA Symposium Copenhagen

On 16 May 2024 the ICLA held its annual Symposium in Copenhagen, at the offices of Bruun and Hjejle. The…
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05/06/2024
Promotional banner for the IBDiC & ICLA International Conference 2023, showing a large cable-stayed bridge under construction against a hazy mountain backdrop. Conference dates and website are displayed on the layout.

30-31 August 2023 ICLA / IBDiC Conference Sao Paulo

On the 30th and 31st August 2023 the International Construction Law Association (ICLA) held, together with IBDiC, its annual conference…
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08/10/2023
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27.07.2021 The ICLA Announces the winner of the ICLA Essay Competition in International and Comparative Construction Law

The ICLA is proud to announce the winner of the ICLA Essay Competition in International and Comparative Construction Law, Mirna…
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07/27/2021
Event banner for the 6th Annual ICLA Conference 2019 featuring a daylight skyline of central Tokyo with high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky. The ICLA event title is displayed on a blue footer section.

28-29 May 2019 ICLA Conference Tokyo

We are proud to announce that the registration for the ICLA Conference in Tokyo is now open:…
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05/20/2019
Event poster for the 5th bi-annual ICLA Conference, held in Moscow on October 16–17, 2018. The design features the main building of Moscow State University (MSU) against a blue sky, along with partner logos including Shirvindt & Shcherbakov Legal Solutions.

16-17 October Review of the ICLA conference in Moscow

Find here three videos giving you an insight as to the ICLA Conference in Moscow. Ass. Prof. Scherbakov (Host) and…
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10/18/2018
Event poster for the 5th bi-annual ICLA Conference, held in Moscow on October 16–17, 2018. The design features the main building of Moscow State University (MSU) against a blue sky, along with partner logos including Shirvindt & Shcherbakov Legal Solutions.

16-17 October ICLA Construction Law Conference in Moscow

The ICLA Moscow Conference 2018 (the 5th bi-annual ICLA Conference) a rare opportunity to compare and contrast the approaches of…
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10/10/2018
Promotional poster for the ICLA Bi-Annual Conference 2018 in London, titled “Improving Value Through Alliances, BIM & Collaborative Contracts.” The event took place on March 1st, 2018 at The Great Hall, King’s Building, Strand Campus. The poster includes the ICLA logo and an image of a historic building.

01 march 2018 ICLA LONDON CONFERENCE 2018 – IMPROVING VALUE THROUGH ALLIANCES, BIM & COLLABORATIVE CONTRACTS

The International Construction Law Association, in collaboration with the King’s College Centre of Construction Law, the Alliance…
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05/01/2018
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JULY 2017 APPOINTMENTS OF MR. JOHN BISHOP AND PHILIP BRUNER, ESQ.

The ICLA is delighted to announce its newest Board Members, Mr. John Bishop (Arbitrator and ADR Practitioner at Arbitration Chambers…
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07/01/2017

Events and Workshops

Announcement poster for the 2025 Construction Law Conference hosted by ICLA, held on 8–9 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The background features Cape Town’s cityscape at dusk with Table Mountain. Co-organizers include MILLASA and the University of Cape Town. The theme focuses on contracts as tools for modernising collaboration and resolving conflict.

8 and 9 April, 2025 International Construction Law Association (ICLA) Conference, Cape Town

„Revealing the Foundation of Modern Project Success!“ International Construction Law Association (ICLA) Conference, April 8-9, 2025, CTICC, Cape Town…
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04/01/2025
Colorful event announcement for the ICLA Symposium on 16 May 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The image features the historic Nyhavn harbor with sailboats and bright waterfront buildings. The discussion topic is “Evaluation of Claims”.

16 May 2024 ICLA Symposium 2024

We are pleased to announce that the ICLA symposium for 2024 will be taking place on the 16 May 2024…
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05/10/2024
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02 March 2021 ICLA Virtual Symposium

We are pleased to announce our next symposium to be held virutally on 2 March 2021 from 5 to 8pm…
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03/01/2021
Promotional image for the IBDiC & ICLA International Virtual Conference 2020. The banner includes logos of both institutions and shows a photo of a cable-stayed bridge under construction, symbolizing international collaboration in construction law.

27th – 28th August 2020 ICLA an IBDIC joint virtual conference

As a result of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, we have been forced to change the format of our annual conference, originally…
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08/05/2020
Event poster for the ICLA Symposium on 20 February 2020, held in Stuttgart, Germany. The main topic is “Risk”, with a keynote by Janet Walker from Osgoode Hall Law School. The background shows a twilight view of Cologne with the illuminated cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge.

20 february 2020 ICLA symposium in Stuttgart, Germany

We are pleased to announce a very exciting event focused on dealing with „Risk“ in the international construction context. We…
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02/01/2020
Promotional image for the ICLA Tokyo Conference 2019. It features a panoramic aerial view of Tokyo with the iconic Tokyo Tower in the center and a stylized white skyline silhouette at the bottom. The event is hosted by the International Construction Law Association.

28-29 May 2019 6th ICLA conference in Tokyo, Japan

Join us in Japan to expand your skills set, meet and engage thought-leaders, and to share ideas with construction and…
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05/01/2019
Promotional poster for the ICLA Bi-Annual Conference 2018 in London, titled “Improving Value Through Alliances, BIM & Collaborative Contracts.” The event took place on March 1st, 2018 at The Great Hall, King’s Building, Strand Campus. The poster includes the ICLA logo and an image of a historic building.

01 march 2018 *past* ICLA London conference 2018 – improving value through alliances, BIM & collaborative contracts

The International Construction Law Association, in collaboration with the King’s College Centre of Construction Law, the Alliance Steering Group and…
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02/15/2018
Graphic combining the ICLA logo, event details, and a scenic view of the Great Wall of China. It promotes the 2017 ICLA conference “One Belt One Road: International Construction Law in Practice” held in Beijing, hosted by Peking University Law School.

21 october 2017 *past* „one belt one road“ ICLA conference 2017

To build on our success, it is a pleasure to announce to you the date of the upcoming ICLA event…
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10/20/2017
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26 january 2017 *past* ICLA Biannual Seminar – “Managing Legal Risk to Minimise Disputes”

Following on from the success of the ICLA Inaugural Seminar in Paris, the ICLA is proud to present its bi-annual…
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01/25/2017
Panel discussion at the Forum on “One Belt and One Road Strategy and Legal Services” with five speakers seated behind a table adorned with floral arrangements. The backdrop displays Chinese characters and the English forum title. ICLA is represented on stage.

24 June 2016 *past* ICLA Inaugural Seminar 2016 (Paris) greatly received by international construction delegates worldwide

The International Construction Law Association (ICLA) was delighted to hold its Inaugural Seminar covering the topic “International Construction Law: Bridging…
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06/23/2016

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Founded in 2015, the International Construction Law Association (ICLA) unites legal professionals, academics, and construction industry leaders to promote comparative debate and global collaboration in the field of construction law.

Our mission

To facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience between different legal families and jurisdictions, fostering successful international construction projects and improving cross-border cooperation.

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Why join the ICLA?

International construction projects face legal com-plexity across different jurisdictions. The ICLA helps close the information gap and provides a platform to:

+ Engage with top experts in construction law

+ Access practical and academic resources 

+ Expand your international professional network

+ Stay informed on cross-border construction law challenges

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