Biography:
Andrew has acted in a substantial number of successful complex litigious matters in various State and Federal Courts and he has acted for and advised clients across a wide range of industries and professions including building and construction, engineering, defence and professional practice. Andrew advises clients strategically about their dispute and how best to achieve the outcome they seek. He regularly appears in Court as counsel on behalf of his clients.
Andrew is skilled in achieving client outcomes through mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He advises clients regarding the advantages and disadvantages on using ADR. Where ADR is used he often appears as counsel on behalf of his clients. Andrew is qualified in mediation and arbitration (domestic and international), was a National Councillor and National Treasurer of the Institute of Arbitrator and Mediators and was the Treasurer of the South Australian Chapter.
Awards and Recognition
Doyle’s Guide – Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers – South Australia, since 2015 edition
Memberships
Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS)
Grade 1 arbitrator (Resolution Institute)
Fellow, CPA Australia
Fellow, Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
Fellow, Resolution Institute
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Fellow, Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Fellow, Philippines Institute of Arbitrators
Chair, International Legal Practice Committee – Law Society of South Australia
Member, ADR Committee – Law Society of South Australia
Member, LAWASIA ADR and Litigation Committee
Founder & National Chair, Society of Construction Law Australia
Member, Construction and Infrastructure Committee – Law Council of Australia
Speaking Engagements
IPSANZ: 07/08/2024 - Perspectives from an advocate and an arbitrator
Resolution Institute: 22/10/2024 - Will Arbitration Survive Two Momentous Decisions?
Law Society of South Australia: 22/11/2024 – The High Court and Arbitration