Paul Graham

Profile

Paul specialises in dispute resolution with a focus on construction related matters and prides himself on "knowing the client's business and providing accurate, timely legal advice which meets the client's budget and commercial requirements". He has appeared as advocate in numerous mediations, arbitrations and litigation in Australia, England and Asia.

After four years at the Victorian Bar, Paul moved to work in Thailand and as indicated in Asia Pacific Legal 500, has advised clients on a number of projects in the region including Bangkok's new airport and on contentious matters arising from Bangkok's largest wastewater project. Paul also advised Australian and US petroleum companies in obtaining survey and exploration concessions in Thailand and on several major developments and property fund-driven acquisitions in Thailand.

Paul joined HWL Ebsworth in August 2008 and is the Melbourne Practice Group Leader of the Building and Construction Group.  Paul is a co-author of Victorian Pleading Precedents 1997 and is admitted to practise in Victoria, England and Wales and Hong Kong.

Recent matters include:

• Acting for piling subcontractor in a $4 Million dispute at VCAT in relation to allegedly defective works;
• Acting for owner of Melbourne CBD commercial development in $8 Million dispute at Supreme Court of Victoria regarding delay and payment issues;
• Acting for facilities maintenance contractor in $1 Million dispute at Supreme Court of South Australia over non‑payment for refurbishment works;
• Acting for civil contractor in $3 million dispute regarding security of payment legislation;
• Advising receivers of mining contractor on various construction issues including non-payment, variations, delay and termination on mines in Qld and WA; and
• Advising structural engineer on various aspects of Advisor role to consortium bidding for Peninsula Link PPP Project.