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With the experience of an in-house lawyer and a seasoned construction professional, the Bench was formed to fill the obvious divide between theory and practice, offering government, contractors, and project developers/owners qualified and specialist technical and commercial support from highly experienced and trusted subject matter experts, without the bells and whistles of big law firms and top tier consultancies.
We exist because too many good projects go bad from poor contracts, opaque strategy, or late interventions. We're here to bridge the gap between legal theory and project reality, giving clients the clarity, support, and confidence they need to deliver.
We're here to help businesses and projects make smarter decisions, avoid costly disputes, and realise better outcomes by combining real-world experience with practical commercial advice.
LLB (Hons), MAICD
Aidan is a qualified lawyer and company director with extensive experience working in the in-house legal teams of listed global businesses. Since 2018, Aidan has also worked with leading Australian and international law firms and corporations to identify resourcing requirements and recruit legal experts for both permanent and fixed term contracts.
LLB, MAIQS CQS, Dip Proj Mgt
Anthony's 25 years in the engineering & construction industry have seen him apply his formal training in law, psychology and project management to lead bid and project teams for major infrastructure projects ranging in value from a few hundred thousand through to over $5b, and provided a range of management, advisory and support services to project teams across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Anthony is also a Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS), and NMAS Accredited Mediator.