James Schade

Senior Associate | Melbourne, Australia
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Profile

James is a Senior Associate in Kennedys Melbourne office specialising in construction and commercial disputes. He acts for local and London market clients in professional indemnity matters across a range of industries including construction, engineering, real estate, financial services and healthcare.

The focus of James’ practice is on assisting insurers and their policyholders in defending and managing financial lines claims. He also has experience and acts in construction related property damage claims.

Qualifications and admissions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) | University of Tasmania | 2019

Admissions

  • High Court of Australia | 2022
  • Supreme Court of Tasmania | 2020

Work highlights

  • Acting in respect of claims brought against architects and engineers.
  • Acting for excess layer insurers in respect of large scale litigation regarding alleged construction defects.
  • Acting on large and medium scale construction disputes involving the Crown, private developers and contractors including Security of Payment Act arbitrations, contractual arbitrations and proceedings generally.
  • Acting for insurers in respect of property damage claims regarding alleged defective underpinning works and vibration damage.

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