03 June 2004
Key Points:
Barry O'Keefe AM QC is a highly accomplished barrister, arbitrator and former judge. He joined Clayton Utz recently as a consultant, having retired from the New South Wales Supreme Court with a distinguished career as an advocate, Commercial Court Judge, Commissioner of the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption, and subsequently as a Supreme Court Judge.
Barry has been a Fellow of the Institute of Arbitrators since 1990 and was a Governor of the Australian Advocacy Institute for seven years. During this time he was pre-eminent in the field of construction disputes, having appeared in many of the major leading cases in Australia and abroad. Obtaining Barry's services as a consultant is a significant development for our Major Projects practice, providing an even greater depth of expertise and benefit for our clients.
During his time at the Bar, Barry was regarded as a formidable cross-examiner, and as a consultant with the firm, Barry will be available to advise and represent clients on construction industry disputes both nationally and internationally, particularly in national and international arbitration matters.
