Julia Gitonga

MConstrLaw, PostGradDipLegalSt, BA, LLB

Senior Associate - Sydney

Areas of Expertise

Construction, Infrastructure & Projects, Local Government

Contact Julia

+61 2 8083 0479 julia.gitonga@holdingredlich.com

Expertise

Julia has 5 years’ experience, including building and construction law. She has acted for a wide range of parties in the construction industry including Developers, Principals, Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors in relation to building and construction projects.

Experience

Julia’s experience includes:

drafting, amending and negotiating contracts including design and construct agreements, construct only agreements, minor works agreements, and consultants agreements
reviewing and advising on domestic building contracts, and amending domestic building contracts to comply with the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
advising on various aspects of construction matters including dispute resolution and transactions
drafting advices in relation to projects and construction matters
advising in relation to the security of payment legislation
drafting advices in relation to tender documents for construction projects and complex construction matters
drafting amendments, reviewing and providing advice on various Australian Standards
drafting pleadings, witness statements, affidavits and various court documents
drafting payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications and adjudication responses.

Membership

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Publications

10 October 2019 - Knowledge

Are you ready for the NSW Security of Payment Act changes?

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

In less than two weeks important changes in the Security of Payment legislation will come into force in New South Wales. The changes introduced by the Amendment Act will significantly impact the administration of construction contracts entered into after 21 October 2019, particularly during the project delivery phase.

Upcoming Seminars

16 Feb 21 to 07 Dec 21

National ports program 2021

Holding Redlich is pleased to invite you to our webinar series designed for port and terminal owners and operators. These webinars will provide insights on the current trends and issues that matter to you. Now more than ever ports are vital nodes in an increasingly complex web of trade routes that span the globe. COVID 19 is forcing most of us to reconsider how we do things, and ports are no exceptions. This series will look at how Australian ports might navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by 2020, and how 2021 might be their most interesting year ever.

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20 Apr 21 to 23 Nov 21

Queensland Government seminar series 2021

Holding Redlich is pleased to invite you to our 2021 Queensland Government webinar series which we have tailored specifically for lawyers working within Queensland Government departments, statutory bodies and authorities and government-owned corporations in Queensland. These monthly seminars will offer you insights, updates and practical tips from our experts on topics which we consider to be particularly relevant for lawyers acting in the Queensland public sector this year.

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18 May 21 to 15 Jul 21

National Major Projects seminar series 2021

In this seminar series, we look at the different funding models and project structures involved in social housing and build to rent projects, as well as integrated transport and precinct development hubs.This seminar series is being offered in our Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney offices. Registration for this seminar series is complimentary and now open.