Biography
Ben Johnson is a Principal Lawyer working in Coleman Greig’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.
Ben has more than 15 years’ experience working as a lawyer in commercial disputes, strata and construction law. His calm and practical approach allows him to provide clients with clear and straightforward advice and resolve disputes before they escalate.
Ben has extensive experience in commercial litigation, having worked for individuals and businesses of all sizes to resolve hundreds of commercial disputes. He specialises in quickly getting to the heart of complex matters and avoiding risks before they arise.
Ben helps builders, developers and subcontractors prepare, negotiate and administer contracts. He also regularly assists his clients with payment disputes and adjudications.
Ben works directly with owners corporations and homeowners to advise on strata law and help resolve building and strata issues.
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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
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- Successfully acted for owners corporations, builders and developers in several multi-million 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
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.
