Amy Dunphy

Bachelor of Arts / Laws (Hons), University of Queensland
Master of Laws, Australian National University

Amy Dunphy is a highly experienced construction, projects and infrastructure lawyer who provides complex advice to a wide range of private and government clients on both front and back-end matters. Amy has very extensive disputes experience and is strongly committed to taking a practical and commercial approach to suit her client's individual goals and having regard to the specific claim(s).

Amy has acted in a wide range of complex international and domestic arbitrations, in proceedings in various Supreme Court jurisdictions and in relation to security of payment claims and adjudications in various Australian States. Amy regularly advises on and uses all forms of alternative dispute resolution (including expert determination, negotiation and mediation) to provide outstanding outcomes for her clients.

She is highly experienced in providing strategic advice on contact administration and claims management in an effort to avoid or mitigate disputes (where possible). Amy is a trusted advisor to her clients and is known for being approachable and responsive. She is able to work easily with project teams and in-house counsel to support and collaborate with them in an efficient, cost-effective and solution driven way.

Amy's broad construction experience enables her to support clients over the life of a project. She also advises on project procurement and delivery, risk allocation and contract structuring. She is highly experienced in contract drafting and negotiations – offering both a strategic and commercial approach.

Amy is also a recognised National leader in the emerging areas of future transport, automation and digital infrastructure. She is at an advanced stage of a PhD on Connected and Automated Vehicles and the legal implications they present (part time). Amy has spoken at a range of national and international forums and to senior clients on this cutting-edge topic.