Adam acts for developers, contractors, governments, universities and utilities on major construction, PPP, infrastructure, civil engineering, resources and property projects across Australia and internationally.

Biography

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, documentation and administration of major construction, PPP, infrastructure, civil engineering, residential, resources, power, transport, facilities management and maintenance projects. His work spans standard form and bespoke contract structures across the full development lifecycle, from procurement through to delivery and facilities management.

Adam’s matters include flagship commercial and mixed-use redevelopments, major university infrastructure programs, large-scale residential developments and resources sector remediation projects. He has advised on seven major university facilities, a landmark Circular Quay hotel and residential redevelopment, national residential and commercial programs for major property groups, and BHP’s major steel works remediation project on the Hunter River. His practice spans Australian jurisdictions and international projects.

Adam brings over 25 years of experience across the full spectrum of procurement and construction law, with particular depth in PPP structures, major property development and university infrastructure. Clients recognise his ability to get across complex project structures quickly and to provide commercially grounded advice informed by how other major projects allocate risk. 

Credentials

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Adam's experience

Goldfields House, Circular Quay

Acting for Wanda on the redevelopment of Goldfields House at Circular Quay into a five-star hotel, residential tower and retail spaces.

Sydney Universities

Acted for the University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney on the procurement of seven major facilities, including UTS’ Frank Gehry-designed business school.

UrbanGrowth NSW and Landcom

Acting for UrbanGrowth NSW and Landcom across several development projects and in developing procurement and construction documentation suites.

BHP — Hunter River steel works remediation

Advising BHP Billiton on its major steel works remediation project on the Hunter River, Newcastle.

Awards, recognition and ranking