Spencer Flay
Partner. Perth.
+61 8 9460 1738 | spencer.flay@corrs.com.au | vCardSpencer is an expert at navigating the legal minefield of building, energy and resources projects.
Where others see steel and dirt, Spencer spots pitfalls and devises ways to resolve engineering and construction disputes arising from the likes of defective works and claims for delays and losses.
Spencer is an expert at navigating the legal minefield of building, energy and resources projects.
Where others see steel and dirt, Spencer spots pitfalls and devises ways to resolve engineering and construction disputes arising from the likes of defective works and claims for delays and losses.
This proactive, analytical approach is why giants such as Woodside, Leighton Holdings, Clough, John Holland, Probuild, Mcmahon Holdings, Fleetwood Corporation and Thiess, turn to Spencer for advice.
Spencer is based in Perth but his reach is trans-continental. He has helped mediate, adjudicate and litigate disputes in the United Kingdom, Jordan, Hong Kong and Australia.
In addition to back-end work in litigation and dispute resolution, Spencer is experienced in advising principals, contractors, engineers and architects on drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
Spencer's Expertise
- Probuild Acting for Probuild as head contractor for the completion of the Raine Square development.
- Thiess Acting for Thiess, Leighton Holdings and a joint venture between John Holland and Macmahon Contractors in relation to a number of disputes with the Commissioner of Main Roads Western Australia.
- MCC Mining Acting for MCC Mining on disputes arising from the Sino Iron Project.
- Westport v Gordian Runoff Acting for the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration in an amicus curiae application to the High Court.
- US$108 million offshore oil and gas dispute Acted for an Australian engineering company in a dispute with a New Zealand operator of an offshore oil and gas facility and subsequent negotiation with insurer on the issue of indemnity.
- Jordanian International Chamber of Commerce dispute Represented a principal in an arbitration conducted under Jordanian law with respect to a US$360 million claim for wrongful termination of a contract and defence to counterclaim for $400 million.
What others say
- “Spencer Flay is one of the best lawyers we have come across. We are extremely happy with his service and know we are in good hands when we work with him.” Ah Lek Tang, Senior Contracts Engineer, MCC Mining (WA) Pty Ltd
- “Spencer Flay consistently provides us with top quality work. We appreciate that he is highly responsive and readily available – day or night – to assist with our legal matters. He is a pleasure to work with.” Eric Meyerowitz, State Manager (WA), Probuild (Aust) Pty Ltd
Spencer's Leadership
- Society of Construction Law (WA) Member
- Perth International Arbitration Interest Group Member
- Dispute Resolution Board Australasia (WA) Committee Member
- Hill International Masterclass Series Lecturer (Contract Administration)