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I am an Associate Director at Cowell Clarke, practicing in our Building, Construction & Infrastructure and Dispute Resolution groups. I provide front-end construction advice and have the conduct of construction and general commercial disputes. My previous experience in software development and IT also allows me to give focused advice on the intersection of technology-based businesses and the law. I have developed considerable capability regarding the construction industry Security of Payment regimes across Australia, having provided advice on many substantial adjudication applications and responses in several jurisdictions. I also have specialist experience in the handling of compulsory acquisition disputes of various sizes. My front-end practice includes providing advice on the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, and in this area I have experience with all commonly-used Australian Standard construction contracts’ terms. Building on my background in large-scale insolvency disputes, I also advise on general contractual, misrepresentation, trade practices and common law claims. I am admitted as a solicitor in Victoria, as a barrister and solicitor in South Australia, and in the High Court. I was previously a volunteer director of Wirraway Homestead, and served as chair of its Risk & Governance Committee. Specialties: Commercial litigation and dispute resolution, particularly construction and technology matters. Construction contract advice and negotiation. Strategic management. Music. Coffee. Wine.