Ryan has practised exclusively in construction law since his admission, developing experience across both the transactional and contentious aspects of major projects. He advises clients from contract negotiation and project delivery through to the management and resolution of complex claims and disputes.
Ryan has completed two secondments in on-site and in-house roles. Working alongside project teams has given him a practical understanding of how contractual issues arise during delivery, the pressures clients face when decisions need to be made quickly, and the commercial consequences of those decisions. He draws on that experience to provide advice that is clear, workable and responsive to the needs of each project.
Ryan works closely with clients to identify risks early, manage issues as they emerge and resolve disputes pragmatically, helping them stay focused on delivering successful and profitable projects.
Project highlights
Harts Range, Department of Defence
Advising on a major subcontractor dispute, including advising on complex legal and commercial strategies to defend against major claims brought by a major subcontractor.
JCU Innovation Centre
Assisting the client with recovery of unfixed materials following subcontractor insolvency, including providing commercial and legal assistance to ensure continuation of the works.
Centre for National Resilience
Assisted our client to develop efficient strategies to recover significant sums in an adjudication.
A refusing neighbour can stall a tight site fast. This piece runs through when a negotiated access deed will get you there, when section 180 of the Property Law Act might, and what a court actually expects to see before it forces the issue.
Delays on construction projects are nothing new. But whether it’s bad weather, design changes, or something else outside your control, to secure your EOT you’ve still got to prove the facts, follow the contract, and show the delay had an impact. Below is our practical guide to help construction companies to strengthen their EOT processes, from spotting delay events to documenting them properly, and staying compliant with the contract.
As the last mouth in the payment food chain, subcontractors face a constant battle recovering payment for their work. A subcontractor’s charge allows a subbie to jump the queue to be paid first. This is a useful tool to keep on your belt, especially if you are concerned your upstream contractor is experiencing financial difficulties.
