Kent brings years of commercial experience with his background working for small businesses, a large multi-national corporation, and for multiple not-for-profit and community organisations. He is passionate about all facets of construction law and assists clients throughout a project’s lifecycle from contract negotiation through to pragmatically resolving complex disputes, should they arise.
Through his varied work experience, Kent strives to bring a down-to-earth, pragmatic and commercial approach to his clients’ opportunities and challenges. He is focused on working with his clients to help ensure they can get on with the job of delivering successful and profitable projects.
Assisted on various JCU projects, including the Cairns Innovation Centre and Townsville Student Accommodation Complex. Assistance involved review of the proposed contract documents, and the preparation of departures to assist in contract negotiations.
Kent provides end-to-end support to construction and infrastructure clients, advising across the entire project lifecycle – from front-end contract negotiation to back-end dispute resolution.
He has advised on some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects, including Inland Rail, Cross River Rail, and the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades. His experience also includes cross-border transactions involving parties in New Zealand, Asia, and Europe.
Drawing on broad commercial experience across large corporations, start-ups, not-for-profits, and community organisations, Kent brings a grounded, pragmatic, and commercially focused approach to helping clients navigate their opportunities and challenges.
Assisted the Head Contractor with the preparation of administration documents for the Jubilee Place. Also advised in relation to potential claim against the Head Contractor’s engineers.
Developed the contract suite for a head contractor’s use on a major $1B+ Qld infrastructure project to facilitate procurement of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
Assisted the Head Contractor on various JCU projects, including the Cairns Innovation Centre and Townsville Student Accommodation Complex. Assistance involved review of the proposed contract documents, and the preparation of departures to assist in contract negotiations.