How to win, implement and complete contracts in Iraq will be in focus at the upcoming joint IBBC Construction & Infrastructure (CIST) and Financial & Professional Services (FPST) sector table meetings on Tuesday 20 September at 4pm. The meeting with be co-chaired by Alistair Kett, partner at PwC and chairman of the FPST, and Bob Phillips, development director at Mott MacDonald and deputy chairman of the CIST.

Following the chairman’s welcome and introductions by Mr Kett, John Kemkers, partner – Commercial Dispute Resolution, London and Middle East at Eversheds, will discuss legal, contractual and taxation issues. Also joining the programme is Toby Chinn, director for the Middle East at Control Risks, who will brief attendees on security and due diligence issues, while Mr Phillips will talk about common obstacles and hurdles to overcome.

Special external guest speaker Dr Alan Ryder – founder, chief executive officer and chairman of RSK – completes the line-up and will share his insights based on his experiences of contracts that his company has recently completed. Founded in 1989, RSK is a multidisciplinary geotechnical and geoenvironmental operation supported by a wide range of equipment and an internationally accredited laboratory. The company has invested heavily in Iraq to support the oil and gas industry, and in 2015, its laboratory near Basrah became the first combined geotechnical and contaminated land laboratory to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. RSK is also committed to working with local people, and runs an ongoing training and recruitment programme.

A 20-minute Q&A session will be held after the discussions. Drinks will be served at the conclusion of the meeting at 6pm.

All IBBC members are invited to attend the meeting. If you would like further information or would like to confirm your attendance, please email the IBBC team at [email protected] or call 020 7222 7100.