It’s been a year of growth for Hamilton Locke’s construction team, with dynamic new work across the construction sector, an expanding team, and a spot on Legal 500’s firms to watch. We look back on some of the highlights, as well as what lies ahead for 2025.
Team news
This year has seen substantial growth across the Hamilton Locke construction team. We’ve been delighted to welcome:
- Elena Stojcevski, who joined the team as a partner in our Melbourne Office, as well as lawyer Thu Vo, and law clerk Sinead Kelly.
- Clara Hagan was promoted to Special Counsel in Perth, Tariq Alardah was promoted to Senior Associate in Sydney, and after three years as a law clerk in the team, Rahul Tijoriwala commenced as a graduate at the firm.
Client news
Throughout 2024 we have been grateful to work with clients across a variety of sectors in every state in Australia, including:
Enel Green Power Australia – advising on two related arbitrations relating to the acquisition of a wind farm.
Juwi Renewables – advising on various claims for variations, EOTs and defending defect claims.
British Solar Renewables – advising on the delivery of three solar farms in the Northern Territory.
ESR Australia – acting on the delivery of a $110m defence headquarters in Sydney.
LaSalle Investments Australia – acting on various commercial and industrial projects.
Deloitte – acting for the liquidator of the Lloyd Group of companies.
Ernst & Young – acting for the liquidator of two companies within the Dyldam Group.
Industry presence
For the second year in a row, the Hamilton Locke construction team was identified as a ‘firm to watch’ in Legal500.
Partners Veno Panicker and Elena Stojcevski presented at the Society of Construction Law’s National Conference in Melbourne on causes of major project contractor insolvency.
Veno presented to Engineers Australia at their annual Risk Conference on the skills shortage ‘Skills to pay the bills.’
We also presented various workshops including Contract Management, Managing EPC Risks, Managing Delay and Disruption, Managing Subcontractor Insolvency, Termination Tips and Traps, and Security of Payment across various states.
Looking ahead
The Hamilton Locke construction team has had continued support from its key clients over the year and anticipates continued growth in 2025.
The construction team has a particular depth of experience in EPC contract disputes (litigation and arbitration) – with a focus in the renewables sector. Increasingly, given the prevailing market, insolvency work has also become a strong part of the practice.
Stay in touch
If you require construction or infrastructure legal advice, Hamilton Locke can help. We draw on decades of experience to help bring market leading projects to fruition. Find out more, or contact Veno Panicker.
