Biography
Ben Johnson is a Principal Lawyer working in Coleman Greig’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.
Ben has more than 18 years’ experience working as a lawyer in commercial disputes, strata and construction law. His calm and practical approach helps his clients smooth and accelerate negotiations and maintain good working relationships.
Ben’s experience in resolving more than a thousand legal disputes helps him see and resolve risks and disputes before they arise. It also helps him to quickly get to the heart of disputes and address the underlying causes before they escalate.
Ben provides clear, straightforward and practical advice that guides his clients through complicated legal issues.
Ben helps builders, developers and subcontractors prepare, negotiate and administer contracts. Ben regularly reviews and advises on construction contracts involving large private enterprises and government entities.
Ben frequently achieves excellent outcomes for his clients in payment disputes and security of payment claims and adjudications.
Ben works directly with owners corporations and homeowners to advise on strata law and help resolve building and strata issues.
Ben often acts for clients in mediations and routinely resolves disputes without the need for litigation.
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"I always ensure I take the time to understand the needs of each client so I can provide tailored and practical advice. "
- Ben Johnson
- Experience
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- Successfully acted for owners corporations, builders and developers in several multimillion dollar defects claims in the Supreme Court.
- Won numerous claims relating to defects and delay damages in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
- Achieved multimillion dollar settlements from large financial service providers on behalf of clients.
- Successfully defended clients in appeals to the High Court of Australia.
- Won Tribunal orders requiring owners corporations to approve special by-laws for renovations by lot owners on several occasions.
- Obtained orders for repair and compensation by owners corporations due to their failure to maintain and repair common property.
Ben Johnson represented me calmly and confidently at my strata mediation and subsequently prepared and submitted the application, motion and by-law for my major renovation. His attitude and pragmatism were as crucial as his experience and expertise to the achievement of my desired outcomes. My only regret is that I didn't seek his counsel when my strata dispute first arose! - Paul W
Ben defended us in a building defects claim. He quickly figured out what was going on and went on the front foot. The other side ended up withdrawing their claim before we even had to put on evidence. - Simon S
I endorse Ben as a pragmatic and knowledgeable solicitor. He's also a decent human being. - Philip K
Master of Communications Law (honours)
Bachelor of Laws (honours)
Bachelor of Arts (majoring in psychology)
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Webinar: The Future of Building and Construction in NSW
The last few years of increased media attention on strata building defects and the developing housing crisis has resulted in significant changes to both residential and commercial construction laws in NSW. If passed, the proposed Building Bill 2022 will reshape the construction industry.
