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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.

Karyn is an experienced construction and infrastructure professional, having specialised exclusively in construction and infrastructure law since 1995.

She provides whole of project support and advice to companies developing, designing and delivering construction and infrastructure projects and is particularly experienced in claim assessment and dispute resolution.

Karyn has resolved numerous complex construction and engineering disputes using her recognised expertise in adjudication, mediation, arbitration and expert appraisal.

Karyn regularly advises on construction and infrastructure project delivery options for both public and private sector projects, construction and infrastructure contract risks, construction and infrastructure contract management and construction and infrastructure contract administration.

Since the 2013 edition, Karyn has been recognised by the Best Lawyers™ in Australia in the area of Construction/Infrastructure Law.