Panel - Careers in Construction

There are a wide and varied number of paths that can be taken in pursuit of a career construction law.  Our panel of three professionals will discuss each of their different experiences in construction law, and share some tips and tricks about how they got where they are today. Please join us to hear from our three esteemed panellists on each of their different experiences and career paths: Charles Thornley, Partner at Landers & Rogers, who entered private practice in South Africa before immigrating to Australia in 2003, and has specialised in insurance law for over 20 years with a focus on engineering and energy disputes; Karen Walters, Assistant Chief Counsel – Operations at AECOM, who has previously held senior positions in the Queensland State Government in procurement and was a Senior Associate at MinterEllison focusing on the delivery of major mining and infrastructure projects; and Simon Fraser, Transaction Manager for the Inland Rail PPP Project at ARTC, who entered private practice in Scotland before immigrating to Australia in 2010, and spent a number of years in Qld Treasury’s Commercial Group prior to his current role, along with moderator, Alexandria Hammerton, Associate at MinterEllison, who will engage with our panellists from the perspective of our Young Constructors Committee. Please use the REGISTER tab at the top of this page to RSVP.   Please email if you are unable to attend.