Presenters

Kerry Ioulianou, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley
A partner in the Construction & Engineering team in Melbourne, Kerry's practice focuses on construction law with a particular emphasis on large scale, complex multi-party disputes. With over 17 years of experience as a legal practitioner across multiple jurisdictions, including South Africa and Australia, Kerry has developed a deep expertise in construction and engineering law. Before joining Colin Biggers & Paisley, Kerry practised exclusively as a barrister from 2006 until 2018. Kerry's practice encompasses construction and engineering advice, as well as handling contractual disputes arising from a wide range of projects in industries such as construction, energy, mining & resources, road & rail, and aged & community care. Kerry is a member of the Building List Users Group of the County Court of Victoria and has been recognised as a leading Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer - Victoria, 2024 by Doyles Guide.  He was previously recognised as a rising star in Australia and Infrastructure (2020 and 2022) by Doyles Guide.

Charles Fortin, Managing Director, Collard Maxwell Architects
Charles graduated architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology, a Chicago institution known for its Bauhaus philosophy and expertise in high-rise design and construction. He is the Managing Director and owner of Collard Maxwell Architects, a practice which has been in business since 1947. His focus is on the design and delivery of complex projects of all types, including: Mixed-Use Residential, Data Centers, Education, and Lifestyle Retirement projects. As the Nominated Executive Architect for CM+A, Charles has reviewed and improved hundreds of designs for builders and developers. He has also, as a result, developed a keen eye for value management opportunities and for identifying design risks and challenges.