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Provided by Phillip Coady
Phillip acts for major construction contractors, subcontractors, energy companies, defence clients and project owners, including some of Australia’s largest infrastructure participants. He advises domestic and international clients throughout Australia, with particular experience acting for contractors on infrastructure (rail, road and ports), building and energy projects.
Phillip advises on the complete lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects. He drafts and negotiates front-end construction contracts, advises on procurement strategy and project delivery risk, and manages contract administration during delivery. He acts in complex disputes through litigation, arbitration, expert determination and adjudication. His energy and defence work includes tendering for critical infrastructure projects and advising on EPC and downstream contract structures.
Phillip’s matters include some of Australia’s largest and most technically complex infrastructure disputes. He has acted in multi-jurisdictional proceedings spanning the Supreme Court of New South Wales and Western Australia, the Federal Court of Victoria, and international arbitration. His project experience includes major rail, road, renewables (wind, solar and batteries), waste-to-energy and defence projects. Prior to private practice, he held a senior in-house role at Lendlease Engineering, which, at the time, was one of Australia’s largest construction contractors.
Phillip brings dual perspective from over 20 years of experience in top-tier private practice in Australia and the UK, and as in-house senior legal counsel at Lendlease Engineering. He is admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of NSW, and in England and Wales.
Provided by Chambers
Phillip Coady is based in the firm's Sydney office and often acts on major rail and road projects for JVs and contractors. He is adept at both front-end work and back-end work, including international arbitrations.
Provided by Chambers
Phil's expertise and dedication have been invaluable to our success. I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional service and professionalism he consistently provides.
Phil is very responsive to clients' needs and has a clear understanding of our business.
Phil's expertise and dedication have been invaluable to our success. I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional service and professionalism he consistently provides.
Phil is very responsive to clients' needs and has a clear understanding of our business.
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SA SOPA Update: The Crown now exempt from the Act
On 1 May 2025, a number of important changes were made to the South Australian security of payment regime through an amendment to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulations 2011 (SA).
SOPA Case Update: No overlap, no problem
A recent decision of the South Australian Court of Appeal has provided much-needed guidance on the circumstances in which a contractor may re-agitate claims that have already been adjudicated under the security of payment legislation.
SOPA Case Update: No overlap, no problem
A recent decision of the South Australian Court of Appeal has provided much-needed guidance on the circumstances in which a contractor may re-agitate claims that have already been adjudicated under the security of payment legislation.
SA SOPA Update: The Crown now exempt from the Act
On 1 May 2025, a number of important changes were made to the South Australian security of payment regime through an amendment to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulations 2011 (SA).
SOPA Case Update: No overlap, no problem
A recent decision of the South Australian Court of Appeal has provided much-needed guidance on the circumstances in which a contractor may re-agitate claims that have already been adjudicated under the security of payment legislation.
SOPA Case Update: No overlap, no problem
A recent decision of the South Australian Court of Appeal has provided much-needed guidance on the circumstances in which a contractor may re-agitate claims that have already been adjudicated under the security of payment legislation.