Dentons announces today the continued strategic growth of its Australian Construction practice with the addition of Michael Stretton as partner in the Brisbane office.

Michael brings experience advising blue-chip building and construction clients and government regulators across all aspects of a transaction.

Michael is also experienced in the area of insolvency, acting for litigators, administrators and trustees in the Federal and State Supreme Courts, as well as acting for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission in bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings.

“The growth of our Brisbane office over the course of the past 18 months has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Doug Stipanicev Dentons’ Australia Region Chair and Australasia CEO. Michael’s appointment continues the expansion of Dentons’ Brisbane office with the recent partner appointments of Real Estate Partner, Lyndal Draper; Corporate Partner, Caroline Snow; Recovery and Restructuring Partner, Claire Petersen; Banking and Finance Partner and Head of Office, Craig Chapman and Real Estate Partner, Cara Richardson.

“With the significant infrastructure and development pipeline required to meet the needs of a modern Olympic Games, Michael’s experience with, and understanding of, Queensland’s legislative and regulatory regimes will assist clients to navigate their projects efficiently and effectively,” concluded Mr. Stipanicev.

Commenting on his appointment, Michael Stretton said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Dentons’ construction practice and the Brisbane office to help drive the Firm’s growth. Being able to connect my clients to the global resources and talent within Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, provides a tremendous opportunity.”

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