DLA Piper‘s team handles a broad range of high-value and high-profile domestic and international arbitrations. Sydney-based Gitanjali Bajaj and Cameron Scholes are experienced in handling arbitrations for leading industry sectors, including oil and gas, renewables, construction and transport. Liam Prescott, based in Brisbane, is particularly active in the energy, transport, technology, mining , and resources sectors. Melbourne-based Gowri Kangeson is qualified in Malaysia, England, Wales and Australia. In Perth, Richard Edwards is noted for his expertise in representing clients in alternative forms of dispute resolution, from arbitration to mediation.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent liaison between offices.'
‘Gitanjali Bajaj is excellent: practical and strategic. We are lucky to have her as pro bono counsel advising in two complex cases, one a dispute and one an ongoing arbitration.’
‘This practice group is highly impressive. As a team they handle themselves under significant pressure and maintain a results driven focus. Very competitive offering both nationally and internationally.’
‘Richard Edwards is a solid market stand out. Highly skilled and a very experienced strategist. I suspect he has risen to now be the best in Perth at Partner level in international arbitration/arbitration Major Project and Construction disputes.’
Key clients
- Hyundai Rotem Company
- International Organisation for Migration
Work highlights
- Representing Hyundai Rotem Company in disputes arising from the New Intercity Fleet project in New South Wales.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gitanjali Bajaj; Liam Prescott
Other key lawyers
Richard Edwards; Gowri Kangeson; Cameron Scholes; Corey Steel