Julian practices predominantly in commercial and public law. He has a particular interest in building, engineering and construction disputes with a significant technical or engineering focus.
Julian previously worked as a structural engineer and project manager on a variety of major projects, including the West Gate Tunnel and Ballarat Line Upgrade.
He has experience with the design, construction and investigation of bridges, foundations, pipelines, tunnels, roads, railways, embankments, structural defects, concrete and steel, culverts, waterway structures, gantries, transmission towers, contaminated soils and waste management.
He also has a practical knowledge of contractual issues associated with the construction industry and is committed to the efficient resolution of disputes.
Julian holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (with Honours), a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma of Languages (Mandarin) from Monash University and is a member of the Society of Construction Law and Engineers Australia. His mentor is James M Shaw and his senior mentor is Albert Monichino QC.