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Nick is a disputes solicitor in Herbert Smith Freehills’ Brisbane office.

Nick advises clients across a wide range of complex disputes and has substantial experience in construction, engineering, and infrastructure litigation, as well as class actions. He has experience acting in a variety of jurisdictions, most notably the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Queensland. Aside from acting for clients in litigation, Nick advises clients pre-litigation regarding alternative dispute resolution processes, to avoid or minimise the costs and delay associated with court proceedings.

Background

Nick holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons I) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland.

Experience & expertise

Selected matters

  • defending a novel $400 million industrial law class action against an ASX listed company*
  • resisting a threatened class action against an ASX listed company (pre-litigation), including via ADR*
  • adjudication proceedings under security of payment legislation for a major energy and resource project*
  • Pro bono advice work for not-for-profit organisations and individuals via community legal centres*

*Experience gained prior to Herbert Smith Freehills