Antoni Mrdjen Email & Phone Number

Sydney, NSW, AU

North Ryde, NSW, AU

• As part of Downer’s Engineering and Construction leadership team, I was responsible for the complete project lifecycle for all projects in the Division. In addition to managing a team of 35, I facilitated a 67% growth.
• Identifying and managing key clients and projects.
• Negotiating all major projects ($100M+) in the Division with clients and their third-party financiers, including multinational transactions.
• Dispute resolution strategy, management and advice on all major disputes, including project management of the Murra Warra Wind Farm to conclusion after the insolvency of Downer’s OEM partner Senvion in 2019.
• Reducing the project whole-of-life cost (CAPEX and OPEX) and increasing yields by reengineering projects and managing external stakeholders.
• Project key strategic advice and claims management, with responsibility for over 40+ projects in delivery.

North Ryde, NSW, AU

North Ryde, NSW, AU

• I was responsible for the commercial and legal success of Downer’s Utilities and Infrastructure Projects Divisions, including project award and performance. I advised on a vast range of engineering and construction.
• Managing a team of 6 and mentoring junior lawyers and other legal/commercial staff.
• Engaging in the complete project life cycle from tender to project implementation, including presenting, advising and making recommendations at Executive and Board reviews.
• Negotiating with government, blue chip and mining clients, as well as external project lenders.
• Reporting on legal compliance and risk management, as well as managing litigated disputes without external representation.
• Cross-jurisdictional negotiations and advising on international projects and the global delivery and management of commercial and legal services.

North Sydney, NSW, AU

• I managed the legal services for UGL’s International Engineering Division, Water Division and Power Systems Division, which required me to engage in cross-jurisdictional negotiations. My team of 5 and I were involved.
• A panel agreement with Transgrid for their substation capital works program (contract value: $800M+).
• A joint venture between UGL/Abigroup in the bid for the NBN role out in Tasmania, which included leading negotiations on behalf of the joint venture (contract value: $500M+).
• An agreement with QR National Limited (now Aurizon) for the supply of 45 Standard Gauge C44ACi Locomotives (contract value: $225M+).
• An O&M Contract with Melbourne Water for maintenance and low risk capital works (MALRC), mechanical and electrical (M&E) and civil works for their sewage transfer and treatment, water supply and drainage operations.

North Sydney, NSW, AU

Parramatta, NSW, AU

• As a major projects, construction and engineering lawyer, I provided advice with respect to building and construction contracts and related issues/disputes. I specialised in general building and construction.
• Preparing various court documents and documents ancillary to litigation.
• Engaging in court advocacy in a variety of State and Federal jurisdictions.
• Providing cost effective solutions to my clients through the application of my extensive negotiation skills.
• Partaking in alternative dispute resolution.

Bachelor Of Laws (Honours I)

Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice (Distinction)

Bachelor Of Information Technology