Barrister Information

Profile

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.

Prior to coming to the Law, Michael was a secondary Drama and English teacher and Head of Arts at the MacRobertson Girls’ High School.

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

Memberships:

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

Admitted

17 Apr 2012

Bar

22 Oct 2015

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Areas of Expertise

Commercial Law 7 Areas

  • Building Law & Construction Law
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Property & Probate
  • Corporations Law & Securities Law
  • Civil Procedure Law
  • Competition Law & Consumer Law
  • Insurance Law & Professional Negligence Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 2 Areas

  • Mediation
  • Arbitration

Appellate 1 Areas

  • Civil Appeals

Common Law 2 Areas

  • Insurance Law
  • Negligence

Public Law & Administrative Law 2 Areas

  • Judicial Review
  • Merits Review

Equity & Trusts 1 Areas

  • Real Property

Environmental Law & Planning Law 3 Areas

  • Town Planning
  • Water
  • Merit Appeals

Government 1 Areas

  • Local Government

CPD Resources

Podcasts & Papers

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