Dentons has revealed a couple of new hires. These are the details.
Construction Partner Nathan Abbott Added To Melbourne Office
Dentons has appointed Construction Partner Nathan Abbott to its Melbourne office. Abbott has substantial experience in construction and engineering law, advising on major construction projects and acting in major construction disputes.
Abbott’s experience includes transactional and dispute resolution construction law services to institutions, developers, owners and consultants, from project inception to completion, including consultancy agreements; building contracts; protection works disputes; contract administration advice; Security of Payment disputes; litigation and ADR.
Abbott’s clients include property developers, contractors, major corporations, clubs, and organizations.
KEY QUOTES:
“Nathan’s appointment adds significant bench strength to our growing Construction team, complementing our offering in Sydney and Brisbane. I’m delighted we are able to meet the growing needs of our clients both in Melbourne and nationally.”
– Dentons’ Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO Doug Stipanicev
“I am very excited to join Dentons. My focus will be on connecting my clients to the opportunities that being part of the world’s largest law firm brings, and on playing a key role in expanding the Firm’s Construction offering in Melbourne.”
– Nathan Abbott
James Newland Joins Litigation Practice In Washington, DC
Dentons announces that James Newland has joined the Firm’s Litigation practice as a partner resident in its Washington, DC, office. Newland focuses his practice on domestic (US) and international disputes, especially in navigating complex engineering, construction and development projects as well as international organization and foreign sovereign immunity matters.
Newland represents private clients, international organizations and foreign entities in complex arbitration, litigation and transactions. And he is known for his experience litigating significant cases of first impression regarding the immunities of international organizations, government contracts and international arbitration of project disputes. His experience includes representation in trials, arbitrations and appellate proceedings in the DC Circuit.
KEY QUOTES:
“James’ deep understanding of construction law, coupled with his past experience as a licensed architect, brings a distinctive advantage to our clients. His dual qualifications allow him to offer innovative strategies that integrate legal and architectural considerations, particularly in complex construction disputes.”
“In addition, James adds to our already impressive and award-winning international arbitration team. We are thrilled to have this additional depth and breadth of practice to offer our global clients.”
– Sandra Hauser, head of Dentons’ Commercial Litigation practice
