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.
Project highlights
Jubilee Place
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.
Inland Rail
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.
James Cook University Projects
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.
Contract works insurance is a fundamental risk management tool on construction projects. It is designed to protect against loss or damage to construction works during the construction period.
So let’s say you’ve done work on a contract that you haven’t been paid for yet. The principal then tells you they have no intention of honouring the contract (a “repudiation”) and you’re forced to sue them to recover payment. How could you do it?
