Kristian is an experienced disputes lawyer, specialising in the legal aspects of construction and engineering projects. He has extensive experience in various forms of dispute resolution, including arbitration, litigation, statutory adjudication and mediation. Kristian also advises clients in a ‘project counsel’ capacity, working alongside clients during the project delivery phase to offer advice on contractual issues as they arise.
Kristian regularly advises a diverse range of clients —including principals, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, professional consultants and developers — on complex, large-scale projects predominantly in the construction, infrastructure, energy and mining sectors.
Key deals
Oil and gas principal
Acting for an oil and gas principal in Federal Court proceedings involving a multi-billion-dollar damages claim against a supplier to a significant LNG project.
Iron ore principal
Acting for an iron ore mining principal in connection with disputes arising from the construction and procurement for a multi-billion-dollar iron ore project, including major arbitration and adjudication proceedings with the main EPC contractor.
International contractor
Acting for a well-known international contractor in WA Supreme Court proceedings against a design joint venture in respect of a major Western Australian road project. The action involves claims for delay and disruption attributed to an allegedly defective tender design.
Major principal
Acting for a principal in multiple Supreme Court proceedings against a contractor in connection with disputes arising from a significant infrastructure project in Western Australia. The actions involve complicated issues of contractual and statutory interpretation, including in relation to the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021.