Liam advises construction industry participants on contract strategy, project risk, dispute avoidance and the resolution of complex, multi-party construction and infrastructure disputes.
Liam advises clients across all stages of the construction lifecycle, combining extensive litigation experience with front-end project advisory expertise.
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He acts for developers, principals, head contractors, subcontractors and construction consultants on some of their most significant contractual and dispute-related issues. His experience includes preparing and negotiating construction contracts, advising on procurement strategies, contract administration, project risk management and dispute avoidance, together with acting in complex, multi-party litigation and adjudications arising from major construction projects.
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Liam has significant experience managing disputes involving delay, variations, defective works, performance security, contractual interpretation and payment claims under security of payment legislation. He regularly develops litigation strategy, prepares pleadings, briefs senior counsel and technical experts, and represents clients throughout court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes.
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Having advised both principals and contractors throughout his career, Liam understands the commercial drivers affecting each participant in a construction project. This enables him to provide pragmatic, strategically focused advice that protects his clients' commercial interests while remaining aligned with project delivery objectives.
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Liam is also committed to mentoring junior lawyers so that they understand the practical, commercially focused legal solutions required by clients operating within the construction industry.
Credentials
Academic qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (Deakin University)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Leo Cussen)
Memberships:
- Society of Construction Law Australia
- Law Institute of VictoriaÂ
- Old Xaverian Lawyers Association