CONTRACT DISPUTES

Alan has had an interest in contract disputes since being involved for a couple of years in the 1980s as a study engineer for a large litigation case. This interest was rekindled when involved in a large arbitration case that ran from 1997 to 2000. Alan subsequently undertook formal training by completing the University of Adelaide’s Professional Certificate in Arbitration (2003). Alan subsequently joined the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (2004) and is a regular attendee at their CP functions. In 2004 Alan successfully completed the Adjudication Training Certificate, but as the mining industry is currently excluded from the application of the adjudication law in Western Australia he has not sought registration.

Griffin Coal Mining Company (1983 – 1984)

Griffin was involved in litigation with the State Energy Commission over contractual matters. Throughout the time of the preparation for the case I was consulted on various mining  related matters and prepared various reports required for legal counsel.

WMC Resources - Mt Keith Nickel Mine. (1997 - 2000)

Assisting with preparation of technical arguments associated with a multi (tens) of millions of dollars arbitration claim by a contract mining organisation.

Great Central Mines Limited – Jundee and Bronzewing Gold Operations. (1998)

Working with associated consultants and solicitor to advise on a contract dispute with the mining contractor. Assisting the client to prepare new contract documents, both for the open pit and underground operations.