LLB, BA
Construction, Infrastructure & Projects
David is a Special Counsel (Foreign Qualified) in our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team specialising in the avoidance and resolution of complex disputes within the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors on projects across the globe.
David has spent significant time practicing abroad in South East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and has advised a wide range of clients including governments, contractors, developers, and operators on multi-million dollar disputes arising from the construction and operation of landmark projects such as airports, wind farms, metro systems, and oil refineries.
David has experience in many forms of dispute resolution and avoidance including litigation and adjudication in multiple jurisdictions, mediation, expert determination, and arbitration under rules such as SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, ICC, TAI and UNCITRAL, amongst others.
David has also worked in house with global construction and EPC companies, advising on day to day legal issues, dispute avoidance and resolution, project delivery, and throughout the tender process.
Advising clients in multiple jurisdictions, David has experience with all of the major forms of contract including FIDIC, NEC, ENAA, and JCT.
David’s experience includes advising:
David also regularly conducts training courses for clients on the avoidance and resolution of disputes, and on issues such as Force Majeure, Fitness for Purpose, Extension of Time claims, and defective works.