Headquarters:

Level 12, 20 Bond Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Year founded:

2005

Number of employees:

Phone:

02 9261 5900

Email:

reception@vincentyoung.com.au

Website:

vincentyoung.com.au

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/vincent-young

“We love to win. We’re tenacious, and we believe in getting results”

Brett Vincent, Vincent Young Lawyers

Brett Vincent

Founder and Partner, Construction

Mark Irwin

Partner, Construction

Mike Ellis

Partner, Property

Leadership

Brett Vincent is a rare breed in the law. His combination of 10 years of on-site construction engineering experience combined with 30 years of construction law makes him unique among his peers. Hands-on and fearless – this forms the heart of the Vincent Young philosophy and market edge. His technical knowledge transcends the law. He loves nothing more than to get on-site and get to the heart of an issue in order to find the smartest solution, from advising on claims preparation and interpretation of contracts through court and international arbitration. Vincent holds a B App Sc (Project Management), a Dip Law and an LLM. During his extensive career as a lawyer, he has worked with all parties across the construction industry, from main contractors to principals, consultants and subcontractors. Vincent has run some of the most preeminent legal cases in the construction industry in the last 30 years. He has been recognised repeatedly in the Doyles Guide as a recommended construction and infrastructure lawyer since 2015.

Founder and Partner, Construction

Brett Vincent

Mark Irwin is a partner in the construction team with nearly 20 years of experience. His practice spans both the front and back ends, from contract negotiation and drafting through to all forms of dispute resolution and advisory services across multiple jurisdictions. In terms of litigation and dispute resolution, Irwin has extensive experience in all dispute resolution processes, from mediation to adjudication, expert determination and arbitration, and has litigated in all relevant courts and tribunals (including the Court of Appeal on multiple occasions). In terms of drafting, he has drafted numerous head contracts and bespoke subcontract suites for main contractors. Irwin has been involved in a number of touchstone cases on Security of Payments.

Partner, Construction

Mark Irwin

Mike Ellis has spent many years as a partner in leading law firms, and for some of that time as the national property + projects lead partner. He works with Australian and global private and public sector clients on real estate and infrastructure projects and transactions integral to their businesses. Ellis has been and is advising on some of the most significant redevelopment and infrastructure projects in Australia, including CBD developments, rail and port projects, alternative energy projects and head office leasing.

Partner, Property

Mike Ellis

Leadership

“A true leader can see potential in different employees, regardless of their position. Listening and recognizing the value of each individual not only inspires them but also makes them grow professionally”

Saray Uribe, CharSan Insurance & Consulting

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David Greenberg

Partner, Commercial

David Greenberg is the head of the commercial and insolvency department at Vincent Young. He has an extensive network and the proven ability to deliver great outcomes for his clients. He is particularly well known in the insolvency industry and has conducted litigation in almost all of Australia’s appellate and trial courts. Prior to joining Vincent Young as a partner, Greenberg worked as a senior lawyer for many years in a top-tier international law firm, having previously worked at other large law firms and as a researcher for the commercial and technology and construction list judges in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Greenberg is pragmatic. He prides himself on the close relationships he builds with his clients and the quality of the services he provides.

Partner, Commercial

David Greenberg

Jacques G. Sarraf

General Manager, Cosmaline

Jacques G. Sarraf brings over a decade of FMCG industry experience to his role as general manager at Cosmaline, a part of Malia Group and a rapidly growing personal care company in the MENA region. Throughout his tenure, Sarraf has adeptly driven growth and profitability, successfully expanding market share and optimizing operational efficiency alongside strategic entries into new markets and product categories. An advocate of sustainability, fitness, and wellness, Sarraf promotes environmentally friendly practices and encourages individuals to adopt healthy and active lifestyles.

General Manager, Cosmaline

Jacques G. Sarraf

Vincent Young Lawyers is a boutique firm specialising in all things construction and is able to advise on matters with a thorough understanding of technical complexities. “We love to win. We’re tenacious, and we believe in getting results. We are one of the leading law firms in NSW in respect of claims under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA claims),” says founder Brett Vincent, who spent a decade working in construction. “Our success is documented in numerous reported judgments in the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal in construction matters, more than most firms practicing construction law.” What sets Vincent Young apart is its specialist expertise in construction law coupled with highly technical engineering skills. It stands out from its competitors by: · Understanding the construction industry: As an engineer and senior lawyer, Brett Vincent realised the need for a specialist legal practice that understood the true challenges faced by the construction industry. · No-nonsense lawyers: The firm offers highly specialised service and straight-talking advice. Clients report they appreciate Vincent Young's direct, passionate and hardworking approach. The firm focuses on communicating in a language that is clear and that everyone can understand. · Offering the full spectrum of services to the construction industry: The firm has had a contractor focus since inception, and to those contractors, it offers complementary services such as commercial and insolvency law and property law. · Practical skillset and dual qualifications: Stemming from its original foundations, Vincent Young hires lawyers with secondary skills and qualifications in construction disciplines including engineering, construction management, project management and architecture. This results in direct insight and knowledge into the construction industry. · Small firm – major matters: The firm has worked for some of the biggest names in the industry on high-profile cases because of its highly specialised approach, depth of skills and knowledge of construction. Vincent Young is proud to offer clients a true alternative to the major firms.

Matthew Dover

Head of Operations

Natalia Child

Head of Broker and Professions CPD

Maxine Owen

Head of Finance

Simon Williams

Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

Matthew Dover worked at Renovation Insurance Brokers with MD Douglas Brown before becoming part of the launch team for Renovation Underwriting in 2018. As head of operations, he works closely with the underwriting team, holds key relationships with all partners across the insurance sector and is integral to the delivery and performance of multiple, transactional policy portals for the sector.

Head of Operations

Matthew Dover

Natalia Child began her career in insurance in 2012 and, since then, has worked in both underwriting and private client broking. She is chartered, has an advanced diploma in insurance and has a law degree. Passionate about education, Child is responsible for delivering the CDP program and the Contract Works Academy, designed to upskill renovation knowledge and increase confidence across the sector.

Head of Broker and Professions CPD

Natalia Child

With over 30 years of experience in the finance and accounting sector, Maxine Owen has worked in a wide variety of industries, including private medical, vehicle, transport and education. When she joined Renovation Underwriting in 2017, Owen brought with her a deep understanding of corporate treasury and the foreign exchange/money market, along with the management of multi-currency exposure with inter-company transactions. She is also an affiliated member of AAT, the professional body for accounting technicians.

Head of Finance

Maxine Owen

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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“We believe in handling our clients’ matters as if they were our own, and with this approach, we seek solutions wherever possible”

Brett Vincent, Vincent Young Lawyers

“Having four insurance designations, and the wealth of knowledge that comes with it, enables me to better counsel customers regarding the importance of having the appropriate insurance coverage”

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Underscoring the value proposition the firm offers, Vincent says, “Our clients get direct access to our partners. We are always available, and we pride ourselves on being highly responsive. We are lean and efficient. Our work is of the quality of larger law firms, without the price tag.” To operate optimally for clients, the firm engaged the founder of a major construction management company to be chairman. Under their guidance, Vincent Young has expanded its practice areas to include property, projects, commercial and insolvency law. Today, Vincent Young is advised by a chairman and two advisors, none of whom are lawyers, resulting in invaluable industry insight and client-side perspective. “The balance between technical legal skills and proactive solutions lies at the heart of our business and our success in legal matters,” says Vincent. “We believe in handling our clients’ matters as if they were our own, and with this approach, we seek solutions wherever possible.”

more than $1 million in funds over $2.3 million in combined monetary and in-kind donations through an annual World Food Derby initiative 2,320 volunteer hours to numerous deserving organizations, making a significant community impact

Alliant’s progress is set to continue, as underlined by Zimmer, who has confidence in the firm’s people to deliver continued excellence. “We believe in our business plan, and it has proven successful. We don’t feel the need to change that. Our core business plan will continue to drive the company forward, complemented by new opportunities that may arise in the future.”

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