Janelle has broad dispute resolution and litigation practice representing and providing advice to clients involved in complex contractual disputes, defamation and claims under the ACL and Corporations Act.
She brings particular expertise to building and construction disputes and regularly advises on pursing and defending claims on significant construction projects under security of payment legislation.
She is renowned for providing excellent customer service with a focus on responsiveness and efficiency and legal and strategic advice that delivers real commercial value for clients.
Janelle’s clients include publicly listed companies and proprietary companies from diverse industries such as Mining and Resources, Engineering and Construction and Professional Services.
Expertise
Janelle’s expertise includes:
- pursuing and defending claims under security of payment legislation
- complex contractual disputes in the District Court and Supreme Court of Western Australia
- defamation proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia
- statutory demand proceedings
- advising in pre-contractual negotiations and contract interpretation
Recent Projects
- a substantial construction dispute involving an adjudication application under the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA)
- a substantial construction dispute in the District Court of Western Australia
- a multimillion-dollar personal injury and product liability dispute in the District Court of Western Australia
- a multimillion dollar claim for compensation under the Land Administration Act 1997 involving a substantive application in the Supreme Court of Western Australia
- a series of public examinations conduct in the Federal Court of Australia in respect of a ASX listed company (that is in liquidation)
Sector
- Commercial Disputes ,
Services
location
Perth
