Construction and Major Projects, Disputes, Commercial Contracts
He works closely with clients on contract administration and project delivery, claims management, and the avoidance and resolution of disputes.
Luke acts for principals, contractors, consultants and subcontractors across a broad range of engineering and infrastructure projects. He also represents developers, builders and owners, including owners corporations, in contentious commercial and residential building matters.
He regularly advises on contractual claims arising from design and construction defects, variations, latent conditions, delay and disruption, as well as statutory claims under the Design and Building Practitioners Act, the Home Building Act and the Australian Consumer Law.
Luke also has significant experience advising on payment disputes under Security of Payment legislation across Australia, and in litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes, including Dispute Avoidance Boards.
Acting for Systems Connect (joint venture between CPB Contractors and UGL Limited) in defence of a Security of Payment claim and subsequent Supreme Court proceedings brought by its subcontractor on the Sydney Metro Line-wide project.
Acting for the Owners Corporation of Mascot Towers in the Supreme Court of NSW proceedings involving complex engineering claims against the developer, builder and design consultants of the neighbouring development; providing strategic and legal advice regarding media and Government engagement on the project.
Advising BMD in relation to various Dispute Avoidance Board contractual and statutory claims for time and cost relief arising out of the Pacific Highway upgrade project in NSW.
Advising on a joint venture between Aurecon Australasia and HDR in relation to delay and disruption claims arising out of the design of the Coomera Connector Upgrade project in QLD.
