Greater Brisbane Area
I am a lawyer and commercial consultant with extensive experience in the infrastructure projects, health, defence, aviation, airports, ports, transport and logistics sectors. I have gained my experience over 30 years working throughout Australia, the UK, Europe and parts of the Middle East. I have worked predominantly in private legal practice but also served in the Royal Australian Navy as a legal officer. I have held a range of senior board and management appointments for a variety of organisations including major law firms, a professional sporting team, a school, a University, museums and industry associations. My focus in these roles has included strategic decision making, strong and effective leadership, governance and commercially focused business solutions. Industry sectors: Infrastructure, health, defence, aviation, airports, ports, transport and logistics, PPP projects.
Focusing on legal and commercial advice, governance, transaction management and negotiation of complex commercial and project agreements. prenticeconsulting.com.au
Leading negotiations and transaction management for Queensland Health's (Health Capital Division) Capacity Expansion Program. The CEP is delivering $17 billion of capital investment in new and expanded hospital facilities across a blend of 15 existing and new hospital sites.
Member of the College's inaugural Risk and Compliance Committee focusing on risk management and governance practices of all aspects of the College's operations.
Partner in the Brisbane office of K&L Gates in the Corporate and Transactional Group. Whilst at K&L Gates I was a member of the firm's national board and headed the firm's national transport industry group.
Chairman of the Brisbane Bullets Advisory Board comprising a team of business and sporting leaders working together closely to ensure a successful return to the NBL.