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Chris Ryder

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Chris is a specialist construction and projects lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience.

He has advised on multi-billion dollar projects and multi-million dollar disputes. His clients include Fortescue Metals Group, Woodside, BP, CIMIC Group and John Holland.

Chris is ranked Band 1 for Construction & Infrastructure in Chambers Asia Pacific Guide.

What others say

  • Leading Lawyer – Band 1 – Construction & Infrastructure

    Chambers Asia Pacific Guide, 2011-2020

  • Best Lawyer – Alternative Dispute Resolution

    Best Lawyers Peer Review, 2013-2021

  • Best Lawyer – Construction/Infrastructure Law

    Best Lawyers Peer Review, 2009-2021

  • Best Lawyer – International Arbitration

    Best Lawyers Peer Review, 2021

  • Leading Individual – Construction

    Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2014-2019

  • He is the best construction disputes lawyer in Australia: extremely strategic, tactical and concise”

    Chambers Asia Pacific Guide, 2018

  • A first-class construction litigator. Not only can he identify with the client's commercial considerations, but he is also great to work with

    Chambers Asia Pacific Guide, 2016

    Key deals

    Arbitration

    Acting in an international arbitration concerning a US$700 million dispute arising from the Ichthys LNG project.

    Litigation

    Representing an iron ore miner in Supreme Court litigation concerning power supply arrangements.

    Chris' Insights

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