Michael specialises in transactional construction law, with a particular emphasis on advising major contractors and consortia undertaking large infrastructure schemes. Michael began his career working as in house counsel for a major international contractor, before moving into private practice.

He has advised on projects using a vast breadth of procurement models ranging from the industry standard forms through to innovative and complex bespoke documentation in the health, education, stadia, accommodation and transport sectors. His practice has a particular emphasis on advising the private sector in connection with all construction related documentation including, procurement strategy, concession and development agreements, interface agreements, construction contracts and ancillary agreements, including security documentation, innovative incentivised payment structures and in-house pro-forma supply chain documentation.

Michael's experience has led to a particular specialism in PPP procurement structures, supported by private sector capital.

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03 November 2026 | Author: Michael Mullarkey & Matt Jacobs

Building Greener: Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) comes to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)

Biodiversity net gain requirements now apply to nationally significant infrastructure projects, marking a major shift for large-scale infrastructure developments. In this article, we explore what the new requirements mean in practice and the challenges they present for developers, contractors and consultants in relation to project delivery, risk allocation and ongoing habitat maintenance obligations in particular.

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