A leading disputes lawyer, Meri has extensive experience in advisory, contract management and contentious matters on large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects, with a particular focus on dispute resolution.
Meri’s strong appreciation of her clients’ key business drivers has enabled her to build significant experience in leading and managing complex disputes and delivering practical and commercial outcomes for her clients.
Meri is an active and regular contributor to mentoring, training and claims management to assist her clients in their business landscape and arm them with the skills and knowledge to minimise future disputes.
She is a member of the Society of Construction Law Australia, the Building Dispute Practitioners Society Victoria and the National Association of Women in Construction.
Key deals
Kawana Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade
Advised on contractual claims and contract management by the main subcontractor on the project. Acted and advised in relation to Supreme Court of Queensland proceedings arising under the security of payment legislation. Acted and advised in relation to numerous security of payment adjudications in Queensland.
Tauranga HDD Project, New Zealand
Acted and advised on consolidated arbitrations in New Zealand involving the principal, the head contractor and the main subcontractor involving claims arising from latent conditions. Acted and advised in relation to numerous security of payment adjudications in New Zealand.
Sydney Light Rail Project
Advised on contractual claims by the main subcontractor on the project. Assisted with reviewing and responding to various payment claims and security of payment adjudications in New South Wales.
GLNG Upstream Project
Assisted and advised in relation to Supreme Court of Queensland proceedings. Assisted with the preparation of lay evidence for the principal.