The ‘strong, strategic’ construction and infrastructure team at McCullough Robertson regularly advises on technical construction matters, including risk management and project delivery, with particular strength in the resources and renewables sector. Michael Rochester heads the team from Brisbane, often handling mining infrastructure projects, while Chris Nielsen takes the lead in Sydney, ‘very grounded in his approach’ to construction disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Chris Nielsen and his team have been extremely flexible in terms of providing support. The team looks for balanced and sensible solutions to problems and do not "play the man" when dealing with opposing counsel. They are very collaborative to counterparties and my counterparts always mention how solution driven the team is.’
‘Chris Nielsen is very grounded in his approach to solving issues and easy going when dealing with my internal clients or external counterpart. He looks for practical solutions without adversely raising risks to my company as result. Is able to think 5 steps ahead when problem solving.’
‘Very knowledgeable and supportive in this practice area. Fit well into our teams and other consultants that work for us. Bring significant experience into any issues we face.’
‘Strong, strategic disputes team always focused on how to close out a matter in the interests of the client as opposed to running a matter to the end when there are better alternatives from a client perspective.’
‘Chris Nielsen is a great operator, client-focused, a strategic thinker that always has an eye on resolution at every stage of a dispute.’
Key clients
- Ipswich City Council, Toowoomba Regional Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council and Lockyer Valley Regional Council (the PPP Councils)
- Narromine Shire Council, Gilgandra Shire Council, Coonamble Shire Council and Warrumbungle Shire Council (the NSW Councils)
- Goondiwindi Regional Council
- MTR Corporation Pty Ltd
- Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (trading as Seqwater)
- Isaac Regional Council
- SecureEnergy joint venture (Clough and Elecnor)
- NewCold
- Fraser Coast Regional Council
- Multicom Resources Limited
- Toowoomba Regional Council
- FLSmidth Inc
- Bundaberg Regional Council
- Monadelphous Group Limited
- FLSmidth Inc
- Bundaberg Regional Council
- Monadelphous Group Limited
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Rochester, Chris Nielsen