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Stephanie Murphy
Special Counsel, Brisbane
I am highly experienced construction law practitioner specialising in complex construction disputes. I have a proven track record of delivering favourable outcomes for clients through strategic legal advice and strategy.

My experience encompasses the building, construction, resources, energy transition, and real estate sectors, allowing effective representation of my clients in both State and Federal Courts, domestic and international arbitrations, adjudications and other dispute resolution forums.

I’m recognised for my ability to efficiently manage large teams of lawyers, experts, and claims consultants on high-value and complex construction disputes to achieve the best results for my clients. Alongside my construction litigation practice, I also advise clients on dispute avoidance techniques, including effective contractual administration strategies, providing a full service across the project lifecycle. I have a strong understanding of the insurance products applicable in the construction and resources industries. My clients are located across Australia, and I actively represent them in disputes across multiple states and internationally.

Career highlights

  • Hansen Yuncken Leighton Contractors (now known as CPB Contractors) Joint Venture (HYLC Joint Venture): acting for the Joint Venture in relation to a domestic arbitration arising from the $1.85 billion new Royal Adelaide Hospital project, which is claimed to be Australia’s most advanced hospital and the single largest infrastructure project in South Australia’s history.
  • CSJ Joint Venture (consisting of CPB, John Holland and Samsung): acting for CSJ Joint Venture on the WestConnex M4E project against the electrical and mechanical subcontractor and its PSPI insurer in relation to significant design defects and delays worth over $100 million.
  • Laing O’Rourke: acting for a tier 1 contractor in a Singaporean-seated arbitration concerning the termination of a $200M+ contract for the detailing, fabrication, construction and installation of conveyor and screening system on the Roy Hill Iron Ore project.
  • Unincorporated Joint Venture: acting in relation to a major rail infrastructure dispute in Brisbane.
  • Melbourne Airport: acting in relation to an expert determination brought by a tenant to its commercial warehouses disputing when Practical Completion was achieved.
  • Saipem: acting in relation to an arbitration relating to extensions of time and associated delay costs on the GLNG pipeline project including an urgent injunction in the Queensland Supreme Court to prevent unconditional bonds being called.
  • General Electric: (and one of its subsidiaries) acting in respect of a misleading and deceptive conduct claim and various delay claims in the New South Wales Supreme Court brought by a subcontractor on its Worsley Project
  • Built: acting in relation to a dispute arising from COVID-19 claims under two public housing projects in Victoria.
  • Silanna: acting for a semiconductor fabricator in relation to a compulsory land acquisition dispute valued at over $100 million in the Sydney Land and Environment Court under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.
  • Lend Lease: acting with respect to adjudication disputes submitted by its mechanical services contractors on the Sunshine Coast Hospital project.

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