Tim Breakspear SC

Tim Breakspear SC

Sydney, AU recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
Banco Chambers

21 Best Lawyers awards

Awarded Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution Construction / Infrastructure Law International Arbitration

Biography

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 regularly before Tribunals seated in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. He is experienced in the conduct of cross-examination of technical, engineering, programming and quantum experts. He also appears in alternative dispute resolution forums such as mediations, expert determinations and before dispute resolution panels.
Banco Chambers

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Construction / Infrastructure Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Construction / Infrastructure Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Construction / Infrastructure Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law, Sydney, Australia (2025)
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law, Sydney, Australia (2023)
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law, Sydney, Australia (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 for work in:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law
  • International Arbitration

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