Presenters

Stephen Ipp, Barrister, Greenway Chambers
Stephen Ipp is a barrister specialising in arbitration, building and construction, commercial, corporations and insolvency law. He acts in a wide range of disputes involving shareholders, commercial fraud, real property transactions, complex recoveries for financiers and liquidators, engineering and infrastructure disputes, general building and strata defect claims. Stephen advises on trial strategy at all stages of the litigation process and works closely with instructing solicitors. He has more than 25 years of experience working with experts across a wide range of professional disciplines. Stephen is recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2021 to 2024 for his expertise in Insolvency and Reorganization Law, for Insurance Law in 2023 and 2024 for Banking and Finance in 2024. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) (FCIArb).


Sheldon Garcia, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Sheldon Garcia is Partner at Spark Helmore Lawyers. Sheldon joined the Projects & Government Commercial team as a partner in April 2024. Sheldon has been a litigator for 20 years and is known for his fact driven approach and high technical skillset. His many years of experience working with local and state government and large multi-national organisations across infrastructure, manufacturing, commercial and residential projects means that he understands the technical and commercial aspects of construction work and ‘speaks the same language’ as his clients. Sheldon specialises in construction dispute resolution, security of payment and contract drafting and review. He advises a broad range of clients beyond the traditional construction industry companies. He also has a niche practice in residential developments and strata in NSW, NSW Government operations (including construction, goods, services and ICT procurements) and advising and managing contract claims on live projects.


Ross Iannello, Associate, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Ross is an Associate in Sparke Helmore’s Construction, Projects and Infrastructure team. He specialises in construction, major projects and commercial disputes for construction industry participants in both the public and private sectors. He provides comprehensive legal support to clients including government clients, developers, head contractors, subcontractors, Owners Corporations and homeowners in navigating contractual disputes, complex commercial engagements and dispute resolution on both construction and infrastructure projects. With a strong background in commercial law and a deep understanding of construction law principles, he assists clients in achieving both commercial outcomes and project objectives.


Alexandra Morris, Lawyer, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Alexandra is a Lawyer in Sparke Helmore’s Construction, Projects and Infrastructure team. She assists in advising public and private sector clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. She has assisted NSW Government, local government, and contractors of all sizes from national groups to subcontractors, developers, Owners Corporations and homeowners.