Callum is a construction lawyer and member of KCL Law’s Construction and Infrastructure team.
Callum acts in disputes concerning both commercial and residential projects. He represents clients in many forums, including all Victorian Courts, VCAT and in private contract dispute processes (expert determination and arbitration).
Callum develops business-friendly strategies and solutions that promote pragmatic outcomes for his clients. Callum has a great understanding of construction law which he constantly updates through professional development and is a contributor to numerous publications, including the Construction Law Journal, and his team’s knowledgebase.Before joining KCL Law, Callum worked at a boutique construction law firm for 5 years. During this time, Callum represented clients in all Victorian courts, the VCAT and the Building Appeals Board.
Callum was admitted to practice in 2019, after completing a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Global Studies. He also has a Master of Construction Law from The University of Melbourne.
Recognition
In 2023, 2024 and 2025, Callum was short-listed as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly ’30 Under 30 Awards’ in the category of ‘Construction and Infrastructure’. Callum was also nominated as a finalist for these awards in 2024 and 2025 in the category of ‘Dispute Resolution and Litigation’.
The Lawyers Weekly ’30 Under 30 Awards’ nominates 10 finalists of young lawyers across Australia in each area of law, and provides industry-wide recognition for professional competency while highlighting a passion for the law and dedication for personal advancement.
Areas of practice
Construction and infrastructure (contentious)
- Building contract disputes (including for non-payment, delay, variations, latent conditions, defects and extensions of time)
- Security of payment legislation
- Torts (negligence, trespass, nuisance and breach of statutory duty)
- Australian consumer law