Best Lawyers in Australia for Construction / Infrastructure Law
Tim Breakspear SC has a commercial practice with a speciality in major infrastructure, mining, gas and construction projects. In that field he has significant expertise in disputes involving delay and disruption. He also acts in general commercial matters, with experience in disputes involving issues of contract law, misrepresentation, restitution, estoppel and negligence. He conducts hearings in Australian commercial courts and tribunals, and in international arbitrations. He appears regular...
George Inatey KC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction / Infrastructure Law. George practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized George Inatey KC since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which George Inatey KC is held by other lawyers.
Tom is a Principal in the firm’s disputes practice. Tom joined DMAW Lawyers in April 2007 as a senior associate, following previous roles at Clifford Chance in London and Hicksons Lawyers in Sydney where he acted in major litigation matters. Tom specialises in commercial disputes. He has acted in a full spectrum of complex commercial litigation, construction, superannuation, transport and trade matters. Tom's experience includes advising and representing a variety of clients, ranging fr...
Adam acts for developers, contractors, state and local governments, universities, utilities, resources companies and manufacturers. His clients include ASX-listed property groups, major universities, government development corporations, multinational resources companies and international developers. He is based in Sydney and Adelaide and has worked on projects throughout Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Adam advises on procurement and construction law, and on the negotiation, docume...
Andrew Vinciullo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Construction / Infrastructure Law. Andrew practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Vinciullo since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew Vinciullo is held by other lawyers.
Luke acts for property developers, head contractors and specialist subcontractors across a range of project types, including commercial and industrial developments, large infrastructure projects, high-rise residential, and health and aged care facilities. He is based in Sydney and advises clients across New South Wales and nationally. Luke drafts and negotiates construction contracts across a range of standard form and bespoke frameworks, including Design and Construct, Managing Contractor an...
Kirsty is an experienced construction dispute lawyer and front-end lawyer, specialising in litigation, expert determination, mediation and arbitration concerning a wide range of issues on construction projects that often lead to complex negotiations, disputes and settlements. Kirsty works as part of a specialised team to successfully achieve objectives set by clients, including coordinating high pressure adjudication proceedings. Her understanding and interest in her client’s business a...
Emily is a Special Counsel in Holding Redlich's Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team. She has acted for major contractors, engineering firms and project owners (including government) on a number of high profile projects across the public infrastructure, renewable energy and commercial construction sectors. She has extensive experience acting in court proceedings and other forms of dispute resolution, including mediations, expert determinations and security of payment adjudications...
Declan Byrne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction / Infrastructure Law and Litigation. Declan practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Declan Byrne since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Declan Byrne is held by other lawyers.
Mark specialises in major construction and engineering matters, including large infrastructure projects and mining disputes. He is also regularly briefed in large-scale, complex commercial and property matters. He regularly appears unled for a diverse range of clients comprising top-tier Australian and international construction contractors, sub-contractors, multi-national corporations, overseas mining operators, local councils, certifiers, developers and strata owners. Mark has increasingly ...
Lucy Wilcox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction / Infrastructure Law. Lucy practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Lucy Wilcox since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lucy Wilcox is held by other lawyers.
William accepts briefs in all areas of infrastructure and construction law. Prior to being called to the bar, William was a Partner in the Construction Advisory and Disputes team at Pinsent Masons in Sydney. As a Partner, William regularly provided strategic advice on major infrastructure and construction projects and disputes, and has appeared in NSW courts, in expert determinations, arbitrations, mediations and before Dispute Advisory Boards. William has also worked as a solicitor and advoc...
Dinesh Ratnam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction / Infrastructure Law. Dinesh practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Dinesh Ratnam since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dinesh Ratnam is held by other lawyers.
Adele Carr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction / Infrastructure Law. Adele practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Adele Carr since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adele Carr is held by other lawyers.
Josh is an experienced dispute resolution specialist in our Dispute Resolution team. Josh has a strong technical skill set which is complemented by a commercial and practical approach when assisting clients Josh is focused on resolution, not disputation, and understands that while litigation is sometimes necessary, it is typically an expensive, stressful and time-consuming distraction. When litigation is necessary, Josh is a seasoned and committed advocate who will help clients work towards a...
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