Darcy Thompson

Special Counsel | Perth

Darcy is a construction lawyer in our Perth office with experience advising a broad range of industry participants, including developers and owners, contractors, subcontractors, partnerships, and individuals. Darcy has acted on construction projects across various sectors, including mining, infrastructure, real estate development and aviation. His practice spans front-end contract drafting and negotiation as well as back-end dispute resolution, providing clients with commercially focused and pragmatic advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Expertise

Experience

  • Rio Tinto Drafting and negotiating various contracts, including construction contracts, service agreements, and EPCM framework agreements across multiple Rio Tinto projects.
  • Perkins Builders Drafting and negotiating various contracts, including D&C contracts, construction management contracts, and downstream subcontracts and consultancy agreements.
  • Equipment supplier Advising a leading equipment supplier on various matters relating to the supply of heavy earthmoving equipment for the construction and mining industries.
  • John Holland Advising in relation to approximately $200 million Supreme Court litigation against the State concerning the construction of the Perth Children’s Hospital.
  • Karara Mining Ltd Advising on claims arising under a contract for: Structural, mechanical, and piping works; and the construction of a pipeline and associated works for the transportation and supply of water to the Karara mine site.