Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
Greenway Chambers maintains a strong focus on construction matters within a broad commercial offering, receiving widespread acknowledgement for this specialism, in which close to half of the set's members practise to at least some extent. The chambers' barristers also include noted practitioners in the employment and shipping spheres, while a number are well versed in alternative dispute resolution procedures, including arbitration and mediation. Clerk Jo McGoldrick oversees chambers operations and is a first point of contact.
Notable Practitioners
Edward Cox SC is widely acknowledged to be one of the leaders of the admiralty and maritime Bar in Sydney. Dedicating a significant proportion of his practice to the litigation or arbitration of a wide range of maritime disputes, his experience equips him particularly well to handle those involving environmental issues or questions of international law. "We use him a lot. He has 20 years' experience in shipping. He's one of the go-to guys." "He is very prolific – in every shipping case."
Francis Hicks SC stands out for his mastery of construction issues, an area in which he is a published authority, regularly receiving tributes to the clarity of his analysis. He has appeared in superior courts in five Australian jurisdictions and is particularly experienced in the handling of mandates concerning large commercial, residential or energy and resources-related projects.
Ian Roberts SC has extensive experience in the industry as both a solicitor and counsel. He advises developers, building contractors and insurers on a wide range of construction disputes.
Julie Wright commands immense respect for her work at the Sydney construction Bar, receiving tributes to her specialist knowledge, tenacious advocacy, immersion in detail and ready, empathetic engagement with clients. Her construction law expertise, often applied to matters arising from the development of major infrastructure projects, is not confined to the domestic litigation scene, but has also been deployed in international arbitration and mediation contexts.
Lucas Shipway represents both public and private sector clients across a range of engineering and infrastructure-related disputes, many of which arise from major projects in the transportation or resources sectors.
Jamie Darams SC operates across the employment and industrial relations spectrum, covering all key areas including health and safety and discrimination, and offering notably focused expertise on restraint of trade issues. "Jamie I would thoroughly recommend." "He is excellent, and he is fantastic to work with."
