Commercial Contracts, Construction and Major Projects, Education, Government Services, Infrastructure, Local Government, Resources and Renewables
Michael assists in developing procurement strategies and contract documentation to take account of project risk and objectives by using the best form of contract model.
He brings this experience to a range of industries particularly resources and energy where he has advised on the development of mine infrastructure, materials handling, rail and port facilities and mining services agreements in Australia and overseas.
Michael is also a trusted advisor to government on the delivery of public infrastructure including roads, water and waste facilities, airports and education facilities. He also provides advice to government on probity and procurement and contract administration.
Michael has represented an industry association on the Standards Australia committee responsible for the drafting of the AS4000 construction contract suite.
Release of the new AS4000-2025 General Conditions of Contract
Challenges impacting the delivery of renewable energy projects
Have your say on the new AS4000-2024
Proposed clarity regarding Project Trust Accounts
Further delays to the rollout of the Project Trust Account regime
Preparing documentation for waste collection and for the design, construction and operation of a materials recycling facility.
Advising on the delivery of a program of flood reconstruction works for roads and bridges involving multiple contractors.
Preparing construction, operations and maintenance contracts for coal loading facilities at the Port of Newcastle.
Advising on all contractual aspects of the upgrade of the Cleveland Bay Purification Plant through an early contractor involvement process and the contract for recycled water infrastructure.
Advising on the delivery of long-term contracts for the delivery of recycled water and the upgrade of sewage treatment plants and other water infrastructure.
Preparing contract documentation for the construction of seawalls, jetties and terminal buildings at Shute Harbour.
Preparing contract documentation for the construction of Science Place, Student Accommodation and Engineering and Innovation Place campus buildings.
Preparing contract documentation for the Phu Kam Copper and Gold mine and the Ban Houayxai Gold and Silver mine in Laos.
