Kate is a Partner in the Construction and Infrastructure group and is team head in the Perth office. Kate regularly provides advice regarding issues arising out of construction projects including claims management, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration. Kate has provided advice to both principals and contractors including regarding some of the largest resources projects in the State’s history. Kate is particularly experienced in adjudications under the Western Australian Security of Payment legislation.
In addition, Kate is experienced in the drafting, negotiation and tendering of the full range of construction and procurement contracts.
Kate has been listed in Doyles Guide 2024 for Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers in Western Australia and Best Lawyers™ Australia for 2026 for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Expertise
Experience
- John Holland Advising in respect of the circa $200 million Supreme Court litigation against the State regarding the construction of the Perth Children’s Hospital.
- Authority Drafting and negotiating a substantial port infrastructure LOI and D&C contract, contract interpretation and dispute resolution advice.
- Property developer Advising in respect of a circa $35 million dispute in the NSW Supreme Court with a project participant in connection with the payment due for the design and construction of a residential and commercial development.
- Large resources company Acting in WA Supreme Court litigation in connection with a defective works claim related to a processing plant.
- Large construction company Acting in a WA Supreme Court action regarding the construction of an accommodation camp.
- Commercial builder Acting in various expert determination and adjudication processes.
- Numerous clients (including Principals, Contactors and government agencies) Drafting, reviewing and amending the full range of constructions contracts (Australian Standard and other industry standard forms) including requests for tender, construct only, D&C, EPC and EPCM, services, supply and install and consultancy agreements.
- Large Corporation Advising in respect of the operating agreement for major infrastructure and drafting various construction contracts.
