Lucas Shipway

Lucas Shipway specialises in complex infrastructure and engineering disputes. He regularly appears for private and public clients in disputes in the transportation and resources sectors. He also acts in international arbitrations and general commercial matters, especially product-liability and professional-negligence disputes. He is also regularly briefed in class actions with a construction or infrastructure dimension.

He has been described in Chambers Asia-Pacific as an “absolutely superb” barrister who is “always deeply informed on his brief and has a very good manner on his feet in court.”

A precise advocate with particular skills in problem-solving and dealing with technical issues, Lucas is always happy to ‘roll up his sleeves’ and work closely with experts and his instructing solicitors.

Prior to the Bar, Lucas practised in litigation at Allens in Sydney, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London. He is known by solicitors for his accessibility, responsiveness and commitment to teamwork. His experience as a solicitor gives him a useful familiarity with the challenges and priorities for instructors, and a ability to identify quickly how he can best be of assistance.