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.
Awards
AM (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)
Certificate of Appreciation: awarded by the Chief Executive Officer at the Department of Defence in recognition of work carried out on the Seasprite Project. The Certificate awarded to Doug Jones stated that "Your detailed analysis of options, coupled with your experience in complex negotiations, ensured that the team was provided with the best possible options."
Voted by peers as one of Australia's Best Lawyers (2009) in Construction / Infrastructure, Dispute Resolution and Transportation
