Ryan has six years’ experience in the construction law space having dedicated himself to the area since his admission. He has completed two secondments, both in an on-site and in-house capacity, and has extensive experience regarding the inner workings of construction companies and their day-to-day operations.
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. He is focused on working with his clients to help ensure they can get on with the job of 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.
