St John Frawley

St John Frawley

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
Awarded Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution Construction / Infrastructure Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution Construction / Infrastructure Law
Works at
Thomsons

116 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

St John Frawley is a Melbourne-based lawyer with Thomsons who advises clients on complex matters involving construction and infrastructure disputes. His work focuses on helping businesses, contractors and project stakeholders address issues that arise during the life of major projects, from early disagreements through formal dispute resolution processes. By combining practical industry awareness with a clear approach to legal strategy, he assists clients in navigating challenges that can affect timelines, costs and commercial relationships.

St John’s practice includes alternative dispute resolution and construction and infrastructure law. He regularly works with parties seeking practical pathways to resolve disputes outside the courtroom, while also guiding matters through formal proceedings when necessary. His experience includes advising on contractual disputes, project delays, variations and risk allocation across a range of construction and infrastructure environments.

Clients value St John’s measured and thoughtful approach to dispute management. He focuses on understanding the commercial context behind each matter, helping organizations evaluate options and move forward with clarity. Whether assisting with negotiations, mediation or litigation, he works to present issues in a straightforward way that supports informed decision-making.

St John has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017 for his work in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Construction / Infrastructure Law. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, reflecting the views of lawyers practicing in the same geographic region and areas of law. He practices with Thomsons in Melbourne. For more information visit https://www.thomsons.com.au/ or https://www.thomsons.com.au/people/st-john-frawley.

Works at
Thomsons

116 Best Lawyers awards

Thomsons logo

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Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2027 for work in:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law
Awards:
  • Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2018) as a recommended lawyer in the area of construction.
  • Doyle’s Guide as a leading lawyer (2020 – 2021) and a recommended lawyer (2017 – 2019) in Victoria in Construction & Infrastructure Litigation and a recommended lawyer in Victoria in Construction (2012 – 2013 & 2015 – 2016), as well as a recommended lawyer in Australia in Construction & Infrastructure Litigation (2020 – 2021).

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