Persuading a SOPA Adjudicator – What Works and What Doesn’t?

About this episode

Robert Sundercombe shares insights on what is persuasive in adjudication applications and responses under the security of payment legislation.

Robert Sundercombe is a highly experienced adjudicator who has decided claims under the security of payment legislation across Australia since 2003.He will share his insights into what he finds persuasive in adjudication applications and responses and what to avoid.Opportunities to hear first-hand from adjudicators are rare – this is not to be missed.

People in this episode

Guest: Robert Sundercombe

Topics covered

• SOPA
• adjudication
• persuasion
• security of payment legislation

Keywords

• adjudicator
• insights
• applications
• responses

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia

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