Areas of Expertise

Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Construction & Infrastructure, Property, Environment & Planning, Government

Hendrik has practiced in the area of litigation and dispute resolution for more than  21 years.

Hendrik's is experienced in advising on significant and complex commercial disputes involving administrative and local government law, building and construction law, competition and consumer law, contract law, corporations law, environmental and planning law and property law.

His experience, technical skill and ability to identify key drivers in any commercial dispute has seen Hendrik build an excellent record of achieving successful cost efficient outcomes for his clients. Hendrik combines practical, realistic advice with a strategic approach to resolving disputes, using formal litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes to achieve his client's desired outcomes.

Hendrik's clients predominantly include listed and private corporate entities across the mining, property and construction sectors, financial institutions, commercial property and land owners,property developers and high net worth individuals.Hendrik and his team regularly appear in all courts and tribunals in Western Australia.

What others say

"Recommended Lawyer – Western Australia, Planning and Environment"
Doyle’s Guide 2018 – 2022

Experience

National Hotel Operator

Acting for a national hotel operator in disputes involving the design, construction and lease of a circa $100 million hotel development in Western Australia.

ASX Listed Company

Acting for an ASX listed company in respect to a circa $100 million dispute involving the sale of gold mine located in Africa.

ASX Listed Company

Acting for an ASX listed company in a circa $95 million dispute concerning an investment agreement and convertible note in respect to a Spanish mining project.

Large Property Developer

Acting for large property developer in relation to a multimillion dollar claim against a building designer involving various causes of action under a design contract, in negligence and for misleading and deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law.

Landowner of a large industrial premises

Acting for a landowner of a large industrial premises involving a multimillion dollar claim for damages arising from an ASX listed tenant’s repudiation of a 10 year lease and design and construction related issues.

ASX Listed Company

Acting for an ASX listed company in a circa $80 million dispute with a landlord in relation to the design and construction of a tenant office building in Western Australia.