The Role of Arbitration and Other Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Early, Mid and Late-Stage Project Disputes
Join us for a discussion with practitioners from across the infrastructure and energy sectors, as part of Australian Arbitration Week. This event is hosted by Clayton Utz.
Construction and energy projects generate disputes at every stage: pre-contract and pre-commencement disagreements, mid-project claims that threaten programme delivery, and multi-faceted end-of-project claims that end up in arbitration or litigation.
Speakers
Jessica Stephens KC, 4 Pump Court, London
Parissa Notaras, Executive Director, ALTRAC Light Rail Partnership, Sydney
David Griffin, General Counsel, EDF power solutions Australia, Melbourne
Stuart Catchpole KC, Atkin Chambers, London
Moderators
Andrea De Biase, Senior Associate, Clayton Utz, Melbourne
Sean Kelly, Partner, Clayton Utz, Melbourne
On the Agenda
• Whether arbitration can deliver interlocutory injunctive or declaratory relief, and how reliable it is in practice.
• How to resolve complex technical and legal disputes quickly and informally while the project is still running.
• What works and what doesn’t with neutral evaluation, dispute adjudication boards, expert determination, arbitration and emergency measures – and at what project stage each is most effective.
• How to structure a project for early, efficient dispute resolution.
Event Date and Host
This in person event will be hosted by Clayton Utz.
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEDT.
Location
120 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Cost of Event
This event is free to attend for SoCLA members and invited guests (you must be logged in when registering to receive free registration).
Non members: $49.50
Important Information
• This event is in-person only and will not be recorded.
• There will be time for questions at the conclusion of the discussion.
• The session will be followed by networking and refreshments.
Register here
When
October 15th, 2026 from 6:00 AEST PM AEST to 8:00 PM AEST
Location
Clayton Utz, 120 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
Event Fee(s)
| AAW Melbourne 15.10.2026 | $ 49.50 (includes GST of $ 4.50) |
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