Background
Doug Jones is an internationally recognised infrastructure and dispute resolution lawyer. Acting for owners (both government and private sector), financiers, contractors, consultants and subcontractors, Doug has advised extensively on project structuring and financing, contract drafting and advice during project implementation and dispute resolution for major infrastructure matters, including Department of Defence facilities and equipment acquisitions, airports, ports, roads and rail projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and USA.
Doug has devised innovative ways of successfully bidding for and closing PPP and PFI project delivery in Australasia and internationally.
Doug also has extensive experience as arbitrator and counsel in international and domestic arbitrations, and has also been regularly involved in the use of ADR including mediation in construction industry disputes.
Recognition
APL 500 (2011): recognised as a leading individual in Construction
Chambers and Partners (2011): Asia Pacific Region - Arbitration (International) - Most In Demand Arbitrators (Band 1)
Chambers and Partners (2011): Australia - Construction and ADR (one of only 5 Star Individuals in Australia)
Chambers and Partners (2011): Australia - Dispute Resolution - Solicitors: Arbitration (Band 1)
Best Lawyers (2011) voted by peers as one of Australia's Best Lawyers in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction / Infrastructure and Transportation.
IFLR 1000 (2011) - ranks Doug as one of Australia's leading Project Finance lawyers
Who's Who Legal - The international Who's Who of Business Lawyers (2010): - Arbitration - Leaders Worldwide
Member of the Order of Australia: for services to construction law and the development of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, recognising 30 years' contribution in those areas.
RFD: Member of Airforce Reserve for many years including membership of the Legal Reserve during the latter stages of involvement on the active Reserve.
