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Simon Bourke

Lawyer

Perth

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Simon Bourke

Lawyer

Perth

Simon is a Lawyer in our Litigation team in Perth. Simon has experience advising on a range of litigious matters, with a particular focus on construction and mining-related disputes in the APAC region. Simon also has experience in matters determined by international commercial arbitrations.

Simon was the 2022 winner of the Australian Disputes Centre's 'Under 30 ADR Practitioner of the Year' award.

Related articles

Blog Post: 15 March 2023

Australian Court clarifies the doctrine of functus officio in the context of bifurcated arbitration proceedings

Read more Australian Court clarifies the doctrine of functus officio in the context of bifurcated arbitration proceedings

Blog Post: 25 January 2023

Australian Court highlights need to prove objective urgency when relying on “urgent relief” exception to arbitration clause

Read more Australian Court highlights need to prove objective urgency when relying on “urgent relief” exception to arbitration clause

Expertise

Practices

International Arbitration

Sectors

Energy

Mining and Metals

Office

Perth

Level 12, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade
Perth
WA 6000

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Qualifications

Professional

Admitted as Solicitor, Western Australia, December 2019

Academic

Juris Doctor, University of Western Australia, 2018

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Western Australia, 2015

Pro bono

  • Assisting a Law Access Referral client, in relation to a contractual dispute over the purchase of shares in mining equipment. Proceedings were commenced in the WA District Court prior to a mediated settlement.
  • Assisting our client with advice in relation to their legal position and rights after a property scheme collapsed.
  • Assisting the Pony Club of Western Australia in negotiating a settlement after a rider made a disability discrimination complaint against the club.

Awards & accolades

Under 30 ADR Practitioner of the Year

Australian ADR Awards, 2022