Michelle has represented both principals and contractors in a number of High Court proceedings as well as confidential arbitrations and adjudications. She has substantial experience working with construction experts. Recent work highlights include:

Construction and Project Disputes

• Advising the principal in claims against the head contractor and architect in relation to defects in an infrastructure development.
• Advising a head contractor in relation to disputed variation and extension of time claims in a new multi-use development.
• Representing a buyer affected by the liquidation of a modular housing construction company.
• Representing a head contractor in high-value multi-party leaky building claim.
• Advising a property developer on claims arising out of a major commercial and office development in Auckland including with links to transport networks (project value around $1 billion).
• Advising a subcontractor on a multi-million dollar claim in relation to a major power plant construction project.