John Cooper
Jones DayThe 'professional and hard working' construction team at Jones Day handles cross-jurisdictional major disputes regarding large infrastructure projects. John Cooper heads the team from Brisbane, with sector expertise spanning energy and resources, defense, and manufacturing. In Melbourne, Simon Bellas is a go-to for international disputes, while Katie Mead is a key name in Perth.
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Testimonials
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- 'Professional and hard working team'
- 'John Cooper is very experienced and committed to obtaining excellent outcomes Pip Goldman is very thorough'
- 'Great follow up and plan for the process. Good overview. Always on top of the issues at hand. Very robust legal advice. No negative surprises even for a project over several years.'
- 'Expertise in Construction law. Sound working knowledge means quick and accurate advice when needed.'
- 'Katie Mead has built a strong practice in WA, well supported by Simon Bellas, an industry stalwart. Both are extremely attentive to client needs and are quick with strategic advice to drive desired business outcomes. They both know their clients inside and out.'
- 'It is a great brand with quality partners. They work hard and are comprehensive.'
- 'Stand-out partners are Daniel Chaney and Simon Bellas. they go the whole distance and beyond.'
Key clients
- Kongsberg Maritime AS, Kongsberg Maritime Pte Ltd and Kongsberg Maritime Finland OY
- Tri-Star Group
Work highlights
- Acting for various Kongsberg Maritime entities in disputes arising out of 10 contracts with Keppel Fels Limited (now Seatrium New Energy Ltd), pursuant to which the Kongsberg entities agreed to design, supply and commission equipment for two semisubmersible drilling vessels, which Keppel was to supply to Awilco.
- Acting for Tri-Star Petroleum Company (an independent Texas oil and gas explorer) and related entities in multibillion-dollar disputes concerning joint ventures in Queensland related to the production and sale of coal seam gas.
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John Cooper