Chris is a commercial litigation lawyer with over 30 years' experience in dispute resolution with clients placed across a broad range of industries.
He has worked with commercial and government clients in the electricity and gas, automotive and IT industries, as well as clients involved in manufacturing and distribution of consumer retail goods including garments, sporting goods and food.
Chris has extensive expertise in commercial dispute resolution including contractual disputes, building and construction disputes, regulatory and construction disputes in the energy and resources sector, professional negligence claims, misleading and deceptive conduct issues, directors and professional liability claims, insurance coverage disputes, property and leasing, shareholder disputes, product liability, and insolvency recoveries. Chris has represented government clients in substantial litigation and mediations. He also has experience in advising in relation to Royal Commissions.
Work highlights
State of Victoria
Successful defence of claims of approximately $1.3 billion associated with the non-renewal of gaming licences.
Energy & Resources Industry Clients
Construction and regulatory disputes related to gas fired power stations, pipeline construction and renewable energy projects.
Motor vehicle manufacturer/importer
Product liability claims, dealer relations and contractual disputes.
IT Disputes
A large global IT corporate client on software implementation project and contractual disputes.
Professional Liability Claims
Defence and prosecution of significant claims against professional advisers related to collapses of large property development and investment funds.