Recommended Lawyer, Dispute Resolution
(Litigation)
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
‘Chris Nielsen is very grounded in his approach to solving issues and easy going when dealing with my internal clients or external counterpart. He looks for practical solutions without adversely raising risks to my company as result. Is able to think 5 steps ahead when problem solving.’
‘Chris Nielsen is a great operator, client-focused, a strategic thinker that always has an eye on resolution at every stage of a dispute.’
Chris’ focus is on providing innovative and commercially focused solutions for clients in all aspects of disputes and litigation. He is known in the industry to work alongside his clients to achieve cost-effective and commercial outcomes when faced with litigation.
Chris has represented clients including the Commonwealth of Australia, UGL, Downer and Transport for NSW in significant litigation across the country.
Over the years he has gained valuable experience from working within project teams as project-counsel for significant NSW infrastructure projects, including the $3.2b Sydney Metro Northwest, $12.5b City & South West Project, $1.2bn EnergyConnect Project and the $1b Central Station Metro Upgrade. These opportunities have allowed him to advise on claims management and provide strategic direction to project-related delivery issues before they escalate to disputes.
Chris also regularly acts for clients in adjudications under the Security of Payment legislation in all states and territories, and has been responsible for the carriage of some of the largest Security of Payment litigation in NSW.
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Instructed by the Department of Communications in defending a $1.2 billion contractual claim brought by Optus Networks Limited in the Supreme Court of NSW relating to the construction of national broadband infrastructure.
Acting for and advising MTR Corporation and UGL Rail Services, responsible for delivery of the $3.2bn services component of the Sydney Metro Northwest Rail Link, in relation to all claims arising on the project, alternative dispute resolution procedures and litigation.
Acting for contractors on the Westconnex Project (Sydney) and West Gate Tunnel Project (Melbourne) in relation to delay and disruption claims.
Acting for MTR as the Integrator on the $12.5bn Sydney Metro City & Southwest Project.
Acting for UGL in significant disputes arising on the $2.8bn Regional Rail Project and the $3.2bn New Intercity Fleet Project.
Acting for the SecureEnergy Joint Venture as EPC Contractor for the $1.2bn EnergyConnect Project, being the construction of an 800km (approx.) transmission line between New South Wales and South Australia interconnecting with renewable zones in each state.
Acting for Newcastle Airport in relation to its International Terminal Upgrade Project.
Acting for numerous property developers on high-end developments, advising on project delivery outcomes and disputes with contractors.
Brisbane
Level 11, 66 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel +61 7 3233 8888
Sydney
Level 32, 25 Martin Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel +61 2 8241 5600
Canberra
Level 9, 2 Phillip Law Street
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel +61 2 8241 5600