Mills Oakley's projects and construction team has experience spanning risk allocation, contract administration and dispute resolution. Michael Loterzo co-heads the team from Melbourne, with Andrew Wallis co-heading from Sydney and advising on managing, minimising, and handling disputes in the sector. Also in Sydney, co-head Rechelle Brost is recommended for her 'strong negotiating' and transport-sector expertise. Scott Higgins is a go-to for high-stakes disputes.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Good team mix at different levels.’

  • ‘Rechelle Brost has significant construction law knowledge and a strong negotiating technique.'

Key clients

  • Mulpha Australia Limited
  • Mulpha Norwest Pty Limited
  • The Owners Corporation for Mascot Towers
  • Investa Property Group
  • Mirvac
  • KTQ Group
  • J.Hutchinson (Hutchinson Builders)
  • Aventus Property
  • Billbergia
  • Cromwell Property Group

Work highlights

Acting on behalf of Systems Connect in an adjudication and Supreme Court proceedings brought by a major subcontractor.
Advising and assisting BMD in response to $5M+ claims brought by a major subcontractor.
Providing advice and assistance to Polaris Marine in relation to contractual claims with McDonnel Dowell for additional costs and delay and disruption on the project.

Lawyers

Practice head

Andrew Wallis; Rechelle Brost; Michael Loterzo

Other key lawyers

Scott Higgins; Scott Laycock