Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Construction - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Maddocks' highly regarded construction group frequently attracts mandates from the transportation, residential, mining and natural resources sectors, and serves a diverse clientele of contractors, state government and regulatory bodies. The firm regularly advises on the establishment of D&C arrangements, and is adept at representing building groups as well as public authorities in complex contractor disputes arising out of infrastructure projects.
Strengths
The Maddocks construction team are excellent across all areas. They're responsive, easy to work with and can handle the most complex matters. They've gone above and beyond to understand our business.
Maddocks demonstrated a strong understanding of the commercial priorities in large workplace projects. They provided practical, solutions-focused advice tailored to the realities of construction.
Work Highlights
Maddocks advised Martinus Rail in its dispute with Qube over the termination of a AUD140 million construction contract, involving injunctions, contract management, adjudication advice and representation in judicial review and appeal proceedings in New South Wales courts.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Pitney is based in Melbourne and regularly advises clients on PPP delivery issues and contractual arrangements underpinning significant energy and construction projects.
Andrew Chapman regularly assists government bodies with the contractual aspects and delivery of strategic infrastructure projects. He is based in Sydney.
Andrew continues to be exceptional in his ability to understand our challenges and the uniqueness of our business. He provides efficient, effective and robust guidance.
Andrew is very knowledgeable and effective in the construction space. He is an effective negotiator, able to pivot in difficult situations.
Mathew Stulic maintains a busy contentious practice in the firm's Sydney office, acting in construction disputes for contractors, principals, owners and state governments. His contentious expertise covers a comprehensive range of disciplines, including litigation, domestic and international arbitration, mediation, adjudication and expert determination.
Mathew Stulic is very reliable, responsive and provides extremely sound practical guidance.
Mathew Stulic is always available to provide a commercial response. He also has a great team.
Paul Woods is an experienced, Melbourne-based litigator who acts for both government bodies and contractors in construction disputes.
Paul Woods is very strong when it comes to construction and disputes. He's incredibly experienced and very skilled as an advocate in terms of manning his own mediations.
I highly recommend Paul Woods. He's an excellent operator.