I have broad knowledge of the technical aspects of the law. I enjoy applying this knowledge to deliver strategic outcomes for my clients. In the disputes space I provide advice on the prevention, management and formal resolution of disputes. This includes mediation, adjudication, expert determination, arbitration and litigation. I also assist clients with drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts including consultancy agreements, supply agreements, services agreements and various forms of construction contracts. I am sought out by clients for my diverse experience across the full lifecycle of major projects delivery. I deliver commercial and client focused advice. This is aided by my previous in-house experience which provided insight into the commercial context in which advice is sought and used.

Career highlights

• Acted for the builders on a range of issues on some of the country's biggest PPP projects, including the West Gate Tunnel PPP, the Westconnex New M5 PPP, the WestConnex Stage 4A PPP, the NT Sentinel Prison PPP Project, the Southern Cross Station PPP, the Peninsular Link PPP Project and the Victorian Desalination Plant PPP.
• Advised the Victorian Government on a number of matters, including on the delivery of the Western Roads Upgrade PPP and the revival of the Ararat Prison PPP following the builder entering voluntary administration.
• Advised in an international arbitration concerning a New Zealand geothermal power station on behalf of the McConnell Dowell, SNC-Lavalin, Parson Brinckerhoff JV against Toshiba of Japan.
• Acted for CPB Contractors (previously Leighton) concerning issues on the Solomon Mine Project.
• Acted in multiple adjudications under security of payment legislation for companies including Lendlease, CPB, Thiess, Anglo American, Grocon, Australand, Coles, IKEA and Places Victoria.
• Acted for Yarra Trams in Supreme Court proceedings concerning its key advertising revenue contract. Also acted for Yarra Trams in Supreme Court proceedings concerning the lease and operation of City Circle restaurant trams.
• Acted for Grocon in Supreme Court and Court of Appeal proceedings in relation to the 77 storey Soul tower at Surfers Paradise. Also acted for Grocon in Supreme Court proceedings concerning the 14 level, 20,000 square metre office and retail building at 150 Collins Street.
• Acted for the University of Melbourne, RMIT University and Deakin University on separate contractual issues arising out of building projects.