Manipal Law School is hosting the 2nd edition of Conference on Constructing Legal Foundations-2025, titled Navigating the Future of Construction Law. This prestigious event will take place on Sunday, 15-06-2025, at the MIT Auditorium, Manipal Law School, MAHE, BSF Campus, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The conference aims to bring together legal professionals and industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of International Construction Law. With discussions planned around innovation, sustainability and legal frameworks in Dispute Resolutions in Construction and Infrastructure Sector. This event promises to be a landmark gathering for advancing dialogue and collaboration in this critical field.
As part of this initiative, a Special Networking Dinner on Saturday, 14-06-2025, at 7:00 PM will be hosted. This exclusive gathering will serve as a dynamic platform for legal experts, contractors, engineers and key stakeholders from the real estate and infrastructure sectors to connect and exchange ideas. It also presents a unique opportunity for sponsors to engage one to one with Advocates specializing in construction law arbitration and gain valuable insights regarding their ongoing cases.
INAUGURAL ACADEMIC BATCH OF CONSTRUCTION LAW IN INDIA
First International conference
Constructing Legal Foundations: Navigating the Future of Construction Law-2024
Highlights of the Event:
Manipal Law School, Bengaluru, during March 2024, hosted its first the national conference titled “Constructing Legal Foundations: Navigating the Future of Construction Law.” The event brought together nearly 150 delegates from across India, creating a vibrant platform for legal professionals, academics, and industry experts to engage in meaningful dialogue about the evolving landscape of construction law.
The conference was inaugurated by Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, who underscored the growing significance of construction law in India’s rapidly developing infrastructure sector. The event featured distinguished speakers from around the world, including notable experts from the UK, Singapore, and Malaysia, reflecting its international scope and relevance.
Keynote addresses were delivered by Prof. Ratan Singh of Keating Chambers, UK, and Lt. Gen. Arvind Walia, Engineer-in-Chief of the Military Engineer Services. Their insights set the tone for a series of technical sessions that explored critical themes such as procurement, contract administration, construction claims, and dispute resolution. These sessions offered delegates a comprehensive understanding of both domestic and global practices in construction law and arbitration.
A recurring theme throughout the conference was the pressing need for specialized legal education in construction law. Speakers and participants alike emphasized that equipping the next generation of legal professionals with targeted expertise is essential to address the complex challenges facing India’s infrastructure growth.
By fostering dialogue between academia and industry, the conference successfully established a collaborative platform to address the legal and regulatory hurdles in the construction sector. The event marked a significant step forward in bridging the gap between legal education and industry requirements, paving the way for more robust and effective legal frameworks to support India’s infrastructure ambitions.
