Madeleine Bright Special Counsel

Madeleine is a dispute resolution lawyer predominately acting for clients in the energy & resources, mining and construction industries.

She provides strategic and practical advice to clients in relation to a range of complex commercial disputes, including acting for clients in litigation, and domestic and international arbitration.

Experience

General

Rio Tinto

Acting in Supreme Court of Western Australia proceedings brought by the Acciona / Clough joint venture concerning the construction of the rail formation for Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri project.

Major oil & gas producer (confidential)

Acting in ICC arbitration against ‘super major’ JV participant concerning compliance with key joint venture obligations.

Co-operative Bulk Handling

Acting in Supreme Court of Western Australia proceedings against contractor concerning claims arising from two significant construction contracts for CBH sites.

Sumitomo Corporation

Acting for NewGen Power Kwinana on long-running dispute against Synergy involving multiple proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and Court of Appeal concerning claims arising under long-term electricity supply agreement and interface with Wholesale Electricity Market Rules.

Rio Tinto

Acted in Supreme Court of Western Australia proceedings against the Gorgon joint venture concerning the validity of a price review notice issued under a long-term GSA.

Mitsui E&P Australia

Acted for and advised Mitsui Exploration and Production Australia in various disputes (including land access issues) for the construction of the Waitsia project in the Perth Basin.

Recognition

Career & qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Notre Dame Fremantle
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame Fremantle
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law

Memberships

  • Law Society of South Australia
  • Law Society of Western Australia
  • Australian Institute of Energy – Young Energy Professionals

International experience

  • International arbitration, including relating to disputes in Africa