Vincent Young

NOVEMBER UPDATE Increased vigilance required in uncertain times 'Uncertainty' and talk of 'crisis' pervades the air. Inflation remains stubbornly high meaning high interest rates and increased costs of living. Elections in the US and an upcoming Australian federal election stymie reforms and makes it difficult for governments to respond. Geopolitical…

OCTOBER UPDATE The Pendulum of Power As a young lawyer in 1996, following Keating’s recession, we had to have, I witnessed the swing in negotiation power from the developer to the contractor. At that time, the money flow had dried up, and the cashed-up contractors offered to finance, design and…

SEPTEMBER UPDATE VY's annual Q&A Dinner - Construction in Crisis Vincent Young recently hosted its inaugural dinner, focusing on the pressing crisis facing the construction industry. The evening brought together a distinguished group of developers, builders, subcontractors, financiers, and insolvency practitioners, each offering valuable perspectives on the sector's challenges. The…