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Ben is a strategic advisor across the full project lifecycle, from procurement and contract administration through to dispute resolution and avoidance. He has particular expertise in the strategic management and resolution of complex disputes involving major infrastructure projects. He has worked with clients across a range of industries, including power (renewable and non-renewable), transport, utilities and property development.

In addition to managing formal disputes, Ben typically assists clients in four key areas.

1. Where a project has been significantly delayed or is otherwise in distress.
2. Where there are allegations that works are defective.
3. Working to secure (or deny) cashflow on a project via statutory adjudication, claims preparation or commercial negotiations.
4. Advisory work regarding risk allocation and mitigation, claims and contract administration.

Ben’s initial focus is on collaborating with clients to understand their commercial objectives, and then developing and implementing strategies to achieve those objectives cost-effectively. Where a formal dispute is unavoidable, Ben has a strong reputation as an astute litigator in forums such as adjudication, expert determination, arbitration and litigation.

Ben is known for achieving successful outcomes for his clients though practical, commercially sensible advice, technical excellence and emotional intelligence.

Nicholas is an experienced construction and infrastructure lawyer, previously having worked for a boutique construction firm and in-house for South Australia’s largest privately owned company. These experiences gave Nicholas an understanding of the practical challenges businesses face, and the need for commercially focused advice in a language clients understand.

He has extensive experience in dispute resolution including litigation, mediation, expert determination and arbitration as well as statutory adjudications and contract management. With a focus on pragmatic and commercially sensible advice, Nicholas has experience with a range of projects including complex infrastructure, commercial developments, and large-scale residential projects.