Join Luke Carbon and Simon Croft for a comprehensive session on Alternative Dispute Resolution. Discover the various methods available, how to choose the right one, and strategies for successfully resolving disputes with the help of mediators and other experts. 

Presenters

Mr. Samuel J Woff, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers
Samuel Woff Samuel is a leading commercial construction law and construction litigation specialist, advising on complex and high-stakes project and major infrastructure disputes. With expertise in both domestic and international construction disputes and with over 10 years' experience in private practice, Samuel is passionate about delivering litigious solutions for clients that are commercial, strategic, and innovative. This includes leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive best outcomes in a contentious environment. With an established industry presence and a proven track record of delivering when the situation demands it most, Samuel is a leader in the construction law space. He maintains an active media presence in the industry, appearing in interviews, articles and as a guest speaker and expert commentator.


Mr. Luke Carbon, Senior Associate, Ashurst
Luke has acted for parties in respect of litigation in the High Court of England and Wales, the High Court of Australia and the Supreme, Federal and inferior courts of Australia, as well as in respect of arbitrations (domestic, international and investor-state), mediations, expert determinations and adjudications. He also has significant experience acting as project counsel and in the utilisation of alternative dispute resolution to avoid and minimise disputes. In addition to his practice, Luke has published work in relation to international arbitration, international trade and investment law, construction law and alternative dispute resolution. In 2019, he was named the "Young ADR Practitioner of the Year" at the Australian ADR Awards. In 2022 and 2023, he was listed as a "Rising Star" for Construction Law in New South Wales by Doyle's Guide.


Mr. Simon Croft, Senior Associate, Ashurst
Simon is a Senior Associate in the dispute resolution team at Ashurst. His work has required him to advise on contentious and non-contentious matters across a variety of industries, including: infrastructure (road and rail), commercial, retail, tourism/hospitality, military, energy (conventional and renewable), natural resources, urban development, social infrastructure and parliamentary inquiries. Those matters have been conducted by statutory adjudication, mediation, dispute avoidance board, independent legal arbiter, expert determination, litigation (first instance, appellate and final) and arbitration, in state and federal jurisdictions throughout Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. Simon also provides project counsel services and strategic advice on project delivery issues, with a focus on the timely resolution of those issues before becoming formal disputes.

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