AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Construction contracts including drafting and advice;• Dispute resolution including mediation conciliations and adjudications;• Construction litigation in Courts and Tribunals; and• Appearing as advocate for clients.INTRODUCTIONHaving over 30 years’ of experience in Building and Construction law, John utilises his considerable experience and competencies coupled with a pragmatic approach to solve complex building and construction issues.John works closely with clients across a range of industries including commercial and residential construction, infrastructure and government to provide strategic and commercially-minded advice. John can assist clients in relation to any stage of a construction project from initial contract and document preparation, administration to completion and dispute resolution.PERSONAL QUOTE"I am passionate about developing long standing relationships as a trusted advisor, based on forthright and pragmatic solutions."SIGNIFICANT MATTERSMultinational mining equipment supplier - negotiating at mediation to terms of settlement for construction/mining related dispute with multiple parties.Major Private Association - drafting design & construct and consultancy contracts for marina project.Mid-tier Construction Company - advising and appearing on behalf of contractor in construction dispute for major public infrastructure project.Victorian Statutory Authority - advising statutory authority in relation to major defects in a public works project.Insolvency practitioner on behalf of insolvent construction company – acting in litigation involving Corporations Law, security of payments and PPSA for a construction company in administration.International conglomerate - advising and negotiating settlement in a contractual dispute with tier 1 builder involving windfarm project.MEMBERSHIPSMember, Building Dispute Practitioners SocietyMember, Master Builders Association
Listed skills include Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, Construction Law, and 17 others.