Anthony practises in all aspects of construction law ranging from structuring advice, preparation of contract documents, advice on contract administration and dispute resolution (both domestic and international).
Anthony has been involved in many complex construction projects and disputes, managing large teams of solicitors, barristers, clients/in-house legal teams, expert and lay witnesses, over more than thirty years as a lawyer. His clients and matters are domestic and international, with many clients based in Europe and North America. Anthony is supported on all of his matters by associate teams and is a trusted adviser to his clients and peers.
Expertise
Experience
- Key subcontractor Advising in relation to initial contract negotiations and throughout the performance and completion of a major component of the Victorian Desalination PPP Project.
- Equipment manufacturer Advising on claims and liabilities on the construction of an offshore gas platform.
- Mining equipment supplier Advising on various procurement arrangements for complex subsurface plant supply.
- Principal subcontractor Advising on claims and obligations arising on a hydropower project.
- Construction contractor Acting for a construction contractor in the McConnell Dowell v Santam Supreme Court of Victoria case, setting precedent for electronic disclosure/discovery.
- Design joint venture Advising on claims and counterclaims arising on the construction of a desalination plant.
- Norwegian contractor Representing a major Norwegian contractor on its rights arising out of the Ichthys project, involving defending a significant claim and prosecuting an insurance recovery claim relating to subsea installation defect allegations.
- V601 Pty Ltd Acting for V601 Pty Ltd, a member of the Salvo Property Group, in relation to its Victorian Supreme Court proceedings against Probuild in relation to its large-scale residential development in Metropolitan Melbourne.
- Steel fabricator subcontractor Acting for a steel fabricator subcontractor in an international arbitration seeking additional time and cost from the construction contractor.
- Major Chinese manufacturer Representing major Chinese manufacturer in respect of a dispute arising out of the Perth Children’s Hospital.