Michael is a major projects lawyer specialising in the procurement and delivery of construction and infrastructure projects. He has expertise across a range of delivery models, with a particular focus on collaborative forms of contract.
Michael is a versatile projects lawyer who works across sectors including transport, water, mining, energy, renewables and developments. He works on projects across Australia and in Papua New Guinea.
Michael acts for a range of industry participants, including sponsors, financiers, governments, government corporations, developers and contractors.
Work highlights
Australian Turf Club
Stages 1 and 2 of ATC’s unsolicited proposal to the NSW Government relating to the redevelopment of the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and associated projects at Warwick Farm, Canterbury Park and Royal Randwick.
CleanCo Queensland
Project relating to the reinstatement of cyclone-damaged infrastructure at the Kuranda Weir.
Sunwater
Procurement of a designer for the Burdekin Falls Dam Improvement Project (a project to increase the storage capacity of the existing Burdekin Falls Dam by raising the dam by two metres).
One Rail Australia
Various contracts, and issues arising under those contracts, relating to the locomotives and wagons that will comprise One Rail’s latest train set.
ATCO Structures & Logistics
Bids and contracts for the design, manufacture, supply and construction of accommodation villages at various mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and renewables projects in Queensland, Western Australia, NSW and South Australia.
Steamships
Advising ASX-PNGX-listed Steamships’ development business (Pacific Palms Property) on various projects in Papua New Guinea, including the PORTSIDE business park in Port Moresby.