Dentons adds construction partner in Brisbane

Global law firm Dentons has bolstered its national construction practice with the addition of a new partner in Queensland.

user iconJerome Doraisamy • 08 July 2022 • Big Law
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Michael Stretton has been added to the partnership at Dentons, bringing his experience advising blue-chip building and construction clients and government regulators across all aspects of a transaction.

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He is also experienced, the firm said in a statement, in insolvency, acting for litigators, administrators and trustees in the federal and state supreme courts, as well as acting for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission in bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings.

Dentons Australia region chair and Australasian chief executive Doug Stipanicev said that the growth of the firm’s Brisbane office over the course of the past 18 months “has been nothing short of extraordinary”.

The appointment of Mr Stretton continues the expansion of that office, with the recent partner appointments of Lyndal Draper, Caroline Snow, Claire Petersen, Craig Chapman and Cara Richardson.

“With the significant infrastructure and development pipeline required to meet the needs of a modern Olympic Games, Michael’s experience with, and understanding of, Queensland’s legislative and regulatory regimes will assist clients to navigate their projects efficiently and effectively,” concluded Mr Stipanicev.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr Stretton said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Dentons’ construction practice and the Brisbane office to help drive the firm’s growth.

“Being able to connect my clients to the global resources and talent within Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, provides a tremendous opportunity.”

Jerome Doraisamy

Jerome Doraisamy

Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.

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