About Natalie
Natalie is involved in the resolution of complex disputes that arise out of construction and infrastructure projects. She advises on building regulation, protection works and disputes, and administrative and regulatory law including complex issues of statutory and contract interpretation. Her clients include government entities, private developers, head contractors, sub-contractors and consultants.
Experience
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Construction disputes
Proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria regarding protection works disputes.
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Construction dispute
Proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, including domestic building disputes and claims of discrimination in relation to access to premises.
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Contract interpretation
Proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia involving complex issues of contract interpretation.
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Legal interpretation
Advice to statutory authorities on the operation of the Australian Constitution and inconsistency between State and Commonwealth laws.
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Disputes
Proceedings in the County Court and Supreme Courts of Victoria and the ACT, including complex disputes on design, performance, construction and commissioning of construction and infrastructure projects.
Legal Insights
Supreme Court developments in enforcing arbitral awards
Maddocks acted for Gemcan Constructions Pty Ltd in recent Supreme Court proceedings in which Gemcan was successful.
‘Contracting out’ of limitation periods - against public policy?
The limitation periods affecting the mortgagees and mortgagors to a mortgage and actions to recover land.
Partner
Melbourne