Madeleine is a dispute resolution lawyer predominately acting for clients in the energy & resources, mining and construction industries.
Madeleine 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.
Work highlights
Rio Tinto
Defending proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia 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)
ICC arbitration against ‘super major’ JV participant concerning compliance with key joint venture obligations.
Co-operative Bulk Handling
Supreme Court of Western Australia proceedings against former contractor concerning claims arising from two significant construction contracts for refurbishment of CBH sites.
Sumitomo Corporation (NewGen Power Kwinana)
Long-running dispute against Synergy involving multiple proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the Court of Appeal, concerning claims arising under a long-term electricity supply agreement and interface with Wholesale Electricity Market Rules.
Rio Tinto
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
Various disputes (including land access issues) for the construction of the Waitsia project in the Perth Basin.