Luke Carbon is a partner in our dispute resolution practice
Luke practices in the resolution of disputes in the energy, resources, construction and infrastructure sectors. His experience includes acting on high-value and complex disputes on some of the world's largest and most high-profile projects. He has worked across offices in Sydney, Perth, Seoul, Singapore, London and Dubai.
Luke has acted for parties in respect of litigation in the High Court of England and Wales, the High Court of Australia and the Supreme, Federal and inferior courts of Australia, as well as in respect of arbitrations (domestic, international and investor-state), mediations, expert determinations and adjudications. He also has significant experience acting as project counsel and in the utilisation of alternative dispute resolution to avoid and minimise disputes.
In addition to his practice, Luke has published work in relation to international arbitration, international trade and investment law, construction law and alternative dispute resolution.
In 2019, he was named the "Young ADR Practitioner of the Year" at the Australian ADR Awards. In 2022 and 2023, he was listed as a "Rising Star" for Construction Law in New South Wales by Doyle's Guide.
Luke holds Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Master of Laws degrees. He is admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and as a solicitor of the High Court of Australia.
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