Alex Claridge

Senior Associate

Expertise

Construction and Major Projects, Disputes

M: +61 435 557 269
T: +61 2 8241 5607

Alex is a specialist construction lawyer with over five years‘ experience advising on the avoidance and resolution of building and construction disputes.

He acts for owners, principals, contractors, subcontractors, and state and local government clients across a range of construction litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Alex has particular experience advising on contentious construction issues, including payment and contractual claim disputes, defective work disputes, and the operation of Security of Payment regimes across Australia. He works closely with clients to navigate complex disputes and achieve practical outcomes.

In addition to his construction law practice, Alex is also fluent in German.

Experience

High-end commercial and residential development

Acting for the developer of large high-end commercial and residential development in Sydney CBD in Supreme Court of NSW proceedings concerning allegations of defective works across multiple disciplines.

Builders of residential buildings

Acting for builders of residential buildings in various Courts of NSW concerning allegations of defective works.

Disputes and claims management

Managing disputes and responding to claims initiated by supply and install contractors for agricultural projects.

Certifiers

Acting for certifiers in Supreme Court of NSW proceedings regarding duty of care claims under the DBP Act.