Maurice provides clear, practical advice on complex litigation and high-value commercial issues, focused on achieving the right outcome.
Biography
Maurice works with clients ranging from local businesses to large private companies, listed entities, national superannuation funds and major institutions including the Australian War Memorial, AusAid and Capital Airport Group. With extensive experience across litigation and dispute resolution, he is recognised as one of Canberra's leading commercial litigators for his technical skill and strategic approach.
He acts in significant, multi-million-dollar matters before the Supreme Court, Federal Court and local tribunals, with particular strengths in construction law, leasing disputes, administrative law and insolvency. With a formal technical background in construction including quantity surveying, Maurice brings an additional layer of technical insight to construction and property-related disputes, allowing him to assess issues from both legal and industry perspectives.
Maurice resolves major leasing disputes, manages high-stakes construction and property litigation and advises on regulatory and administrative law matters. He supports clients through disciplinary investigations and statutory reviews. His approach combines technical precision with sound commercial judgement, helping clients navigate contentious and high-pressure situations.
Maurice's experience
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Confidential client
Advised in numerous high-value litigation and commercial matters at Supreme Court, Federal Court and appellate levels. -
ACT developers and contractors
Advised across multiple construction law matters involving national and international entities. -
Capital Airport Group
Advised on complex leasing disputes involving substantial commercial interests. -
Motor Trades Association
Represented in a significant leasing dispute in local and Federal Courts. -
RSM
Represented in corporate and bankruptcy matters across multiple jurisdictions. -
Becton Group
Represented in major litigation before the ACT Supreme Court. -
Australian War Memorial
Advised on a major construction dispute.