Graeme Hellyer has practised as a barrister specialising in technology, engineering and construction cases for over 20 years. He has acted for a full range of stakeholders including proprietors, builders, subcontractors, engineers, architects, building surveyors, insurers and government instrumentalities. Mr Hellyer has appeared in more than 50 arbitrations and in something in excess of 100 mediations. The types of matters in which Mr Hellyer has been engaged include:

• multi storey developments;
• manufacturing plant and equipment;
• civil and road works;
• footings system failures;
• alpine environment developments;
• water management, drainage and dams;
• delay and loss of productivity claims;
• determination of contract issues;
• contractual advice.

For several years Mr Hellyer served as a part-time mediator for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. He has conducted more than 40 construction and engineering mediations. He also has lectured in contract law at tertiary level and advised in relation to the curriculum for a Masters of Law program. As well as a Bachelor of Law he holds a Bachelor of Economics. Prior to commencing practise as a barrister, Mr Hellyer worked for 3 years in one of Melbourne’s leading construction law department in the firm now known as Deacons. Mr Hellyer is committed to providing a high level of service and achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.