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Michael has a broad commercial practice with particular expertise in Building & Construction and Property disputes.

Michael has a thorough knowledge of substantive law and civil procedure. The majority of Michael's matters involve complex issues of expert evidence. He has a keen interest in developing an appropriate litigation strategy with both the necessary expert evidence and the commercial interests of his clients front of mind.

Michael appears both led and unled in all Courts and Tribunals.

Michael is a co-author of the 6th Edition of Brookings on Building Contracts. He has published a number of articles, including in relation to substituted service, builders' duties and matters relating to the Owners Corporations Act.

Michael read with Scott Stuckey KC and his senior mentor is Fiona McLeod SC.

Memberships:

  • Society of Construction Law Australia
  • Commercial Bar Association of Victoria
  • Melbourne TEC Chambers (MTECC)
  

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Admitted

17 Apr 2012

Bar

22 Oct 2015

Areas of Expertise

    Alternative Dispute Resolution 2 Areas

    • Arbitration
    • Mediations

    Building and Construction

    Appellate 1 Areas

    • Civil Appeals

    Civil Procedure Law

    Commercial 2 Areas

    • Contractual Disputes
    • Insurance and Professional Negligence

    Corporations Law

    Public Administrative 2 Areas

    • Judicial Review and Administrative Law
    • Merits Review

    Environment and Planning 2 Areas

    • Local Government
    • Merit Appeals

    Equity 2 Areas

    • Real Property
    • Wills and Probate

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Podcasts & Papers

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