Russell Thirgood
Partner
- +61 2 9270 8621
- +61 438 644 002
Russell is a construction law expert who practises predominantly in the resources industry and in the development of significant infrastructure. He is uncompromising in his approach to work and is dogged in his pursuit of successful outcomes for clients.
A natural, quietly confident leader, Russell was selected as partner in charge of the Sydney office. He is motivated by the challenges that significant, complex matters present and he focuses on solving clients’ legal issues and achieving great commercial outcomes.
He is a trusted adviser and regularly assists clients in relation to procurement strategies, tender processes, contract negotiation, execution and administration, risk management, conflict avoidance mechanisms and dispute resolution. He adds value to projects and frequently advises government and major private sector companies on significant infrastructure projects. He is a skilled strategist and is passionate about effectively driving projects to completion. He understands what is essential within a given commercial context.
Russell’s background in the implementation of projects has given him a solid understanding of the complete construction lifecycle, including project outcomes and deliverables, identifying and mitigating risk and successfully resolving disputes.
A leading authority on alternative dispute resolution, he is a qualified adjudicator and the editor of the nation’s pre-eminent alternative dispute resolution journal The Arbitrator and Mediator.
Russell has successfully represented clients in all forms of dispute resolution including litigation, international arbitration, domestic arbitration, mediation, case appraisal, expert determination, adjudication and negotiation.
