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