About Joshua

Josh primarily acts in construction litigation and disputes across Australia including in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, WA, and the NT. His significant experience includes security of payment disputes, preparation of contractual claims and responses, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as expert determination.

Josh’s litigation experience includes advising on complex multimillion-dollar proceedings in relation to construction projects, appearing in a wide range of jurisdictions including Court of Appeal proceedings, preparing and defending interlocutory applications, and working with industry participants to prepare to act as witnesses at trial.

Josh provides a practical and commercial approach to construction litigation, ensuring that the short-term and long-term strategy aligns with clients’ goals and expectations.

Core Practice Areas

Project Highlights

Kangaroo Point Green Bridge

Advising the client on all stages of the contract framework for the new bridge. Assisted with the tendering, negotiation and administrative phase of the project and worked closely with the project team to provide legal assistance and advice. 

Carmichael Rail Network

Acted for the head contractor on the $500M Carmichael Rail Network, including providing regular contract management and strategic advice throughout the entire project.

University of Queensland Synthetic Oval & Sports Hub

Acted for the plaintiff in Supreme Court proceedings against a lead consultant architect and sub-consultant engineer.

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About Joshua

Josh primarily acts in construction litigation and disputes across Australia including in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, WA, and the NT. His significant experience includes security of payment disputes, preparation of contractual claims and responses, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as expert determination.

Josh’s litigation experience includes advising on complex multimillion-dollar proceedings in relation to construction projects, appearing in a wide range of jurisdictions including Court of Appeal proceedings, preparing and defending interlocutory applications, and working with industry participants to prepare to act as witnesses at trial.

Josh provides a practical and commercial approach to construction litigation, ensuring that the short-term and long-term strategy aligns with clients’ goals and expectations.

Project Highlights

Centre for National Resilience

Advising an ASX-listed construction company on a multimillion dollar adjudication application against a Tier 1 contractor.

Harts Range Solar Array

Advising on a multimillion-dollar construction contract dispute including the expert determination proceedings.

M1 Motorway Update

Advising on the controversial Queensland ‘Best Practice Industry Conditions’ and preparing complex claims. This included advising on the negotiations with Transport and Main Roads.

Core Practice Areas

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