[TKI Webinar] Comparison of NEC4 and FIDIC Standard Forms: Key Differences and Practical Case Studies
Comparison of NEC4 and FIDIC Standard Forms: Key Differences and Practical Case Studies
In recent years, construction projects have become increasingly complex, creating a need for contractual mechanisms that go beyond addressing problems after they arise and instead enable Clients and Contractors to identify and share risks at an early stage and work collaboratively towards successful project delivery. NEC4, which is widely used particularly in the UK, embodies this approach within its contractual framework.
This seminar will explain the distinctive features of NEC4 from a practical perspective, including Early Warning, the Programme and Compensation Events, while also highlighting key differences from more traditional forms of contract such as FIDIC. The seminar will be useful not only for those new to NEC4, but also for professionals seeking a more practical understanding of contract, programme and risk management on international projects.
*Hybrid format: join us in person or online via Zoom, with a Japanese summary and Zoom's automated live subtitles also available. Please note that in-person attendance is limited to 25 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Following the seminar (from 18:00), a networking session will be held at the venue. If you plan to attend in person, please indicate on the registration form whether you will join the networking session.
Seminar Outline
Date/Time: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 16:00 – 18:00 (JST), (Networking session starts from 18:00)
Format： Hybrid (In-person / Online via Zoom)
Capacity： Limited to the first 200 registrants (Pre-registration required; in-person attendance is limited to 25 participants)
Venue: Tokyo International Law Office [Access Map]
Participation Fee: Free
Registration Deadlines:
- In-person Attendance: Monday, August 31, 2026
- Zoom (Online) Attendance: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Program
- Background and rationale for selecting the topic
- Introduction to NEC4
- Comparison with the FIDIC 1999 Edition
- Case study on the implementation of NEC4
- Q&A
Presenters
Tokyo International Law Office
Hojung Jun, Partner
Yusuke Takeuchi, Senior Associate
Systech International
Rebecca Redhead, Managing Consultant
Shingo Ohno, Senior Managing Consultant
Registration
If you would like to attend, please register via the form below.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom access link sent to your registered email address.
If you do not receive the email, please contact us at seminar@tkilaw.com . (Please note that each participant should register only once. If you need to update your registration details, feel free to contact us.)
In the event of an overwhelming number of registrations, we may need to limit the number of participants. We also kindly ask that individuals from competing firms refrain from registering.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact the seminar coordinator at: seminar@tkilaw.com
We sincerely look forward to your participation and an engaging, productive discussion.