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Paul Tully, Chief Executive Officer of McInnes Wilson Lawyers is pleased to announce that the Firm has appointed Michael Batch as Principal in the firm’s Construction and Infrastructure group.

Michael will jointly head up this team with Andrew Mewing, Principal.

“With two expert Principals leading the team, the firm will see great expansion within this practice area which will provide great benefit to our clients” said Mr Tully.

Michael has a wealth of experience in Construction and Infrastructure projects and joins the team from Thiess Services, where he held the position of Assistant General Counsel – Operations. Michael specialises in all areas of construction and infrastructure law and provides expert advice for major claims, projects, contracts, negotiations, formal disputes and alternative dispute resolution.

As well as extensive in-house experience, Michael has also worked within top Australian and International law firms on significant international construction and infrastructure projects including for UK’s premier construction law firm where he advised on disputes arising from the construction of Wembley Stadium.

“Michael’s appointment is a strategic hire for our growing firm and will bring strength and knowledge to our client’s construction and infrastructure needs” Mr Tully added.