Gemma represents clients in a range of construction disputes arising out of infrastructure and energy projects.

Gemma's experience

  • Advising a contractor on contract management and project delivery for a transport PPP in NSW, including in relation to linked claims.

  • Acting for international rolling-stock provider in connection with sub-contract disputes arising from construction of a maintenance facility as part of a major rail PPP.

  • Acting for an EPC contractor in Supreme Court of Victoria proceedings arising from an onshore wind project in Victoria.

  • Advising and acting for a contractor in respect of an occupation certificate audit carried out by the NSW Department of Fair Trading exercising its powers under the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW)

  • Acting for a contractor in a New South Wales Supreme Court proceeding against its developer over an apartment block in Sydney.

  • Acting for a head contractor delivering substantial National Broadband Network (NBN) infrastructure in proceedings commenced against it in the Supreme Court of Victoria by an invoice factor.

  • Advising a construction contractor on disputes with its designer on a high profile bridge refurbishment project in Melbourne, Victoria.

  • Advising a contractor client on disputes relating to electrical works for processing and non-processing facilities of a mining operation in Queensland.

  • Acting for a head contractor in relation to claims arising due to the discovery of asbestos during a substantial bridge upgrade project.

  • Acting for a contractor in a Victorian Supreme Court proceeding arising from leaks of unknown cause emanating from a sewer in a new estate.

Credentials

  • 2022
    Pinsent Masons - Partner
  • 2017
    Joined Pinsent Masons
  • 2009
    Qualified - Australia
  • 2008
    Monash University - Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of Arts
Load More

Out-Law / Insight by Gemma Thomas

We are processing your request. \n Thank you for your patience. An error occurred. This could be due to inactivity on the page - please try again.