Nuala accepts briefs in all areas of commercial law but has special expertise in complex, high–value engineering and construction disputes.  She regularly appears in the Federal Court of Australia, the Court of Appeal New South Wales, the Supreme Court of New South Wales and in private arbitrations and mediations.

Nuala is rated as “leading” in the area of Construction and Infrastructure Law – Australia (Doyle's Guide, 2025 – 2016) and recognised as a Leading Arbitration Barrister -Australia (Doyle's Guide 2025 - 2023). She is also recognised as one of Australia’s best lawyers in the areas of Construction and Infrastructure (Best Lawyers Australia, (2025– 2013), Litigation (Best Lawyers Australia, 2025 – 2016), International Arbitration (Best Lawyers Australia 2025 -2022). Nuala has also been ranked for 9 years in Chambers and Partners: Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar, Asia-Pacific (2025-2016) and in Legal 500 for Construction, Infrastructure and Property – Australia Bar as a New Silk, previously listed as a Leading Junior.

Finally, Nuala is ranked as “thought leader” in the area of Construction Law (Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal) (2025)).

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