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 Barrister with over 40 years involvement in the construction industry. 24 years experience in construction law and commercial litigation. Called to the Bar in October 2021. Front and back end construction law, including contract negotiation and drafting, dispute resolution including adjudication, mediation, arbitration, expert determination and litigation in State and Federal Courts and Tribunals.  Highly regarded adjudicator with [19] years of registration under security of payment legislation. Adjudicator in QLD, NSW, SA and the ACT, and accredited Grade 2 Adjudicator in Queensland under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017. In excess of 400 adjudication decisions completed in various jurisdictions. Proven track record of providing sound and practical advice and representation on a full spectrum of issues relating to business and commercial matters and in particular the construction, building and mining industries, complemented by over 20 years of pre-law career, hands-on construction experience in including as trade apprentice, carpenter, subcontractor, supervisor, construction manager, estimator, project manager, designer, builder, supplier and consultant.  Managing a successful practice providing legal representation and consultancy services directly to industry members, consultancy services to law firms on complex construction law and security of payment matters, training on contract administration and security of payment legislation and speaks to industry groups and organisations on adapting to developments and challenges in the construction industry from a practical legal perspective.  Achievement of successful outcomes and alignment of client desired results and commercial strategy through effective dispute resolution including litigation, mediation, arbitration, expert determination and adjudication under security of payment legislation. High impact negotiator with ability to approach every issue in a strategic and pragmatic manner to achieve optimum results for clients in allignment with their commercial goals.

Listed skills include Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Contract Management, Negotiation, and 42 others.