Taming Goliath: Effective Case Management in Large-Scale Construction Litigation

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Construction litigation enjoys the unenviable reputation for being an expensive, highly complex, and time-consuming affair. Large construction cases (many of which can involve hundreds of millions of dollars at stake) often become epic sagas in their own right which take years to move through the courts. Not only do these cases tend to give rise to a litany of interlocutory disputes along the way, but ultimately, they require months of time in trial before reaching a determination. 

In this seminar, our speakers will discuss the challenges that arise for parties and the Court in managing large scale construction cases. They will share insights into the Court’s expectations of litigants and their lawyers involved in such disputes, and offer practical guidance for avoiding the common problems that arise.

The event will formally commence at 5:30 pm AWST. There will be time for questions at the conclusion of the discussion, followed by networking drinks.

Location of Event:

This event will be in person only and will not be recorded.

It iis hosted by Francis Burt Chambers, at Level 25, Allendale Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA.

CPD Points:

1 point in Professional Skills.

This event is free to attend for SoCLA members.  It is in-person only and will not be recorded.

More information is available on the flyer below.

Our speakers

The Hon. Justice Michael Lundberg – Judge, Supreme Court of Western Australia

Justice Lundberg was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia on 23 November 2022.
His Honour graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and was admitted to practice in Western Australia in 1995.

Justice Lundberg commenced his career at the Crown Solicitor’s Office in 1994.  He then joined Mallesons Stephen Jaques (now King & Wood Mallesons) in 2000, and was a partner from 2005 to 2018, predominantly practising in commercial, corporate and construction litigation. 

Following his time at King & Wood Mallesons, his Honour was a partner at two global law firms, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and then Jones Day.

Throughout his professional career, his Honour had a keen interest in representing Indigenous clients.

Patricia Cahill SC – Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

Patricia graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1986 with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and was admitted to legal practice in Western Australia in 1987.

Patricia has practised exclusively as a barrister since 2004 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2009. Her practice area encompasses most aspects of civil litigation and arbitration, with the majority of her work involving commercial, corporate and construction disputes.