Tom Heading
Partner
Tom provides strategic advice to contractors on delay, payment and other construction-related issues on infrastructure and energy projects throughout Australia. Tom leads the firm’s adjudication practice in Australia and is the Head of Construction, Advisory and Disputes for Australia.
Tom's experience
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Advised a property development company on two adjudications and a review adjudication for a circa $110m development project in Victoria, Australia.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advised a leading rail manufacturer, on responding to a payment claim and potential adjudication proceedings for a circa AU$160m claim regarding a major regional rail project in Australia.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advised an Australian construction company on the recovery of claims against government entity in an expert determination relating to the construction of ferry wharf terminals in New South Wales.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advised a leading rail manufacturer, on potential NSW Supreme Court proceedings regarding a missed payment schedule for a circa AU$110m claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999, which ensures prompt payment for construction work in New South Wales.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advised a contractor in an alliance dispute with a government rail entity on a A$700M rail widening project. Provided strategic guidance on A$195M claims, including commercial resolution strategies and documentation for scope changes related to contamination and flood management, supporting negotiations and strengthening the contractor’s position.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advising head contractor in security of payment strategy advice in relation to a dispute with the owner regarding the expansion of a coal export wharf in Queensland. Disputed amounts A$90 million.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advising a contractor in regards to the construction of a religious structure in New South Wales, including the commencement of proceedings to recover the security of payment claim.
- Australia
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advising a national construction contractor in regards to liability for liquidated damages for a storage facility in Queensland.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advised a Developer on a dispute with a head contractor concerning extensions of time and variations claims for a mixed-use high-rise development in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advising a client concerning claims for the maintenance of roadways network, particularly ITS assets including advice on commencement of arbitration proceedings.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
Credentials
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2019Partner - Pinsent Masons
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2017Joined Pinsent Masons
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2009Qualified - Australia
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2008Bachelor of Laws - University of Queensland
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