Chris Ryder
Partner. Perth.
+61 8 9460 1606 | chris.ryder@corrs.com.au | vCardChris Ryder devises innovative and rapid solutions to complex, high profile construction disputes and projects.
With a reputation built on extensive experience, technical skill and unique industry insight, Chris is recognised year-after-year by industry and his peers as one of the foremost lawyers in construction.
Chris Ryder devises innovative and rapid solutions to complex, high profile construction disputes and projects.
With a reputation built on extensive experience, technical skill and unique industry insight, Chris is recognised year-after-year by industry and his peers as one of the foremost lawyers in construction.
Having advised on multi-billion dollar projects and multi-million dollar disputes, Chris’ distinctive combination of expertise and client understanding has gained the trust of industry giants such as Woodside Energy, INPEX Browse, Leighton Group, Downer Group and UGL.
Chris's Expertise
- Woodside $12 billion Pluto LNG Project Acting for Woodside Energy in managing claims arising in the course of the construction contracts (both onshore and offshore).
- 24 billion LNG project Assisting an LNG operator in documenting and negotiating all construction and procurement packages for a large LNG project.
- High value disputes Representing several contractors in separate but related disputes against the Commissioner of Main Roads Western Australia and several pavement designers concerning the design and construction of highways in the Perth Metropolitan area.
- Offshore oil field dispute Representing an EPC contractor in a dispute arising from the design, construction, installation and commissioning of an oil field wellhead platform.
- $9.7 billion iron ore development Drafting and negotiating full suite of construction and engineering contracts for $9.7 billion iron ore mine development.
What others say
- “Recognised as 'Leading Lawyer in Construction'” Chambers Global Guide 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- “Recognised as 'Best Lawyer – Construction and Infrastructure'” Australian Financial Review’s 2009, 2010 and 2011 Best Lawyers Peer Review
- “Chris Ryder has an impressive standing and reputation in the market...[and] a strong work ethic” Chambers Global Guide 2009
- “Perth-based Chris Ryder has a growing reputation particularly in relation to energy and resources matters” Chambers Global Guide 2010
- “Chris Ryder is very highly regarded” Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2010
- “Exhibits ‘excellent knowledge of construction law’” Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2011
Chris's Leadership
- Construction and Infrastructure Committee Law Council of Australia (WA) Committee Member
- Society of Construction Law Member
- Western Australian Advisory Board – Centre for Social Impact (UWA) Member