5 April 2023
Western Australia’s new class action regime commencesRead moreGeorge CroftRobert JohnstonFelicity Karageorge
George is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer who predominantly acts for clients in the mining, oil & gas, renewables and electricity sectors.
He has particular experience in construction, joint venture, off-take, gas supply and royalty disputes in those sectors. He also advises electricity generators and retailers in operational matters and supply-side issues with fuel producers.
Work highlights
Rio Tinto Ltd
Supreme Court of Western Australia and Court of Appeal proceedings against the Gorgon joint venture concerning the validity of a price review notice under a long-term GSA.
Rio Tinto Ltd
Supreme Court of Western Australia proceedings against a Clough/Acciona joint venture regarding the construction of a major rail formation for iron ore project in the Pilbara.
CBH Group
Supreme Court of Westen Australia proceedings against international firm regarding the construction and refurbishment of major grain storage facilities.
Major LNG producer
Confidential ICC arbitration for non-operator joint venture participant in connection with various allegations of breach by operator under JOAs.
Sandfire Resources Ltd
Supreme Court of Western Australia proceedings against counterparty under a mineral royalty deed concerning various allegations of breach.
CuDeco class action
For a former director of listed copper producer in representative proceedings brought in Federal Court on behalf of former shareholders.