Sean is dedicated to his work and his clients and behaves professionally and pragmatically in all situations.
Sean is a Principal within the firm's Construction and Infrastructure team. He has provided legal services to various stakeholders involved in the construction industry over the past 12 years, ranging from industry bodies to property developers, building contractors, engineers, certifiers, and homeowners through the provision of both front and back end services.
Sean recognises that a 'one size fits all' approach is not always appropriate and therefore offers solutions tailored to the individual needs of his clients.
His construction litigation experience extends to disputes involving defective construction, payment and other matters in the Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts.
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Client Solutions
National Education Provider
Construction
Client problem
The project needed to be completed in three separable portions; however, funding only allowed for two.
outcome achieved
Sean drafted a contract that allowed his client the option to sever the third separable portion at no cost or penalty if the funding was not approved.
Medium-Size Developer
Employment
Client problem
A regulator investigated the client for several alleged defects which could have resulted in costly rectification work.
outcome achieved
Sean worked with both the client and experts to develop a cost-effective alternative rectification methodology, negotiating the same with the regulator.
Small Civil Construction Developer
Company Policies
Client problem
The client submitted a payment claim to a large construction company for the sum of $745K. There were further anticipated claims yet to be submitted which exceeded $1M.
outcome achieved
Sean negotiated the total amount of the outstanding claim, and the claims yet to be made to be paid in full.