Jessica Rippon

Languages: Hindi (fluent), Gujarati (fluent)

Jessica is the Principal Solicitor at Construction Legal with over 20 years experience in building and construction law.

Jessica is the Principal Solicitor at Construction Legal with over 20 years experience in building and construction law.

Clients benefit from Jessica’s extensive experience in various areas of law commercial law; property and construction law; construction finance; work health and safety; and industrial relations. She has in-depth knowledge across front end, back end and claims and disputes.

Jessica has acted for a broad range of clients across key private sector and government clients, including CBP, John Holland, Deicorp Constructions, Martinus, NBN Co, Downer EDI, New World Engineering & Construction, Woolworths and City of Parramatta Council.

Jessica’s non-contentious legal experience includes drafting, negotiating and advising on design and construct contracts for residential and commercial developments, major infrastructure works, rolling stock, tunnels and gas power stations. She also has extensive contract administration experience, assisting clients in the day-to-day administration of claims and notices on large PPP projects, drafting correspondence on outstanding variations, delay & disruption issues and advising on security, insurance and liability matters. Jessica’s contentious legal work includes conducting litigation proceedings, expert determinations and mediations. Jessica also managed many successful applications and defences under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (1999).

Jessica is a strategic thinker and strives to develop solutions to legal problems that provide commercial value for her clients.

Memberships
Australian Institute of Company Directors – NSW Law Society
Member of NSW Law Society
Society of Construction Law
UDIA Committee Member
Australia India Business Council Member
Chinese Building Association of NSW Member

 

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