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Chris Ryder

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Chris is a specialist construction and projects lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience.

He has advised on multi-billion dollar projects and multi-million dollar disputes. His clients include Fortescue Metals Group, Woodside, BP, CIMIC Group and John Holland.

Chris is ranked Band 1 for Construction & Infrastructure in Chambers Asia Pacific Guide.

What others say

  • Leading Lawyer – Band 1 – Construction & Infrastructure

    Chambers Asia-Pacific

  • He is the best construction disputes lawyer in Australia: extremely strategic, tactical and concise”

    Chambers Asia-Pacific

  • A first-class construction litigator. Not only can he identify with the client's commercial considerations, but he is also great to work with

    Chambers Asia-Pacific

  • one of the best lawyers in Australia for construction dispute resolution

    Chambers Asia Pacific

  • Chris Ryder is an exceptional problem solver. Chris is able to think ten moves ahead to take the best position on a matter.

    Asia Pacific Legal 500

  • Leading Individual – Construction

    The Asia Pacific Legal 500

  • Chris Ryder is an exceptional, stand-out partner. He is very thorough, transparent, and project manages matters exceedingly well

    Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

  • Chris Ryder is exemplary; the best of the best

    Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

  • Best Lawyer – Alternative Dispute Resolution

    Best Lawyers Peer Review

  • Best Lawyer – Construction/Infrastructure Law

    Best Lawyers Peer Review

  • Best Lawyer – International Arbitration

    Best Lawyers Peer Review

  • Best Lawyer – Litigation

    Best Lawyers Peer Review

    Key deals

    Arbitration

    Acting in an international arbitration concerning a US$700 million dispute arising from the Ichthys LNG project.

    Litigation

    Representing an iron ore miner in Supreme Court litigation concerning power supply arrangements.

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