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Andrew Shields

Director of Shields Legal

Building and Construction Law Specialist

With over 20 years of experience practicing law at some of Australia's leading law firms, Andrew Shields is a highly skilled specialist in building and construction law. As the Director of Shields Legal, he focuses primarily on civil and construction litigation, adjudication, and achieving successful outcomes for a diverse range of clients.

Andrew's Experience

  • Extensive experience in building and construction law, representing construction companies, developers, sub-contractors, and individual clients.

  • Registered as an adjudicator with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and in the Northern Territory.

  • Worked in specialized building and construction law firms, providing comprehensive legal advice.

Andrew Shields, Shields Legal Director

  • Expertise in compliance with Australian Credit License requirements and advising on Australian Financial Services licensing.

  • General Counsel for a prominent civil and electrical construction company.

  • In-depth knowledge of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payments) Act 2017 (BIFA) and its application.

  • Assisted clients with compliance issues related to ASIC, ACCC, and the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

  • Extensive experience in compliance and various areas of law impacting the timeshare and hospitality industries.

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Achievements and Recognition

  • Authored articles on International Arbitration

  • Presented at national and international conferences.

  • Regularly lectures on legal topics including Financial Services laws, compliance with the Corporations Act, Privacy and Do Not Call regulations.

  • Received the Professionalism Award by the Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC).

  • Recognized with ATHOC's highest award - Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.

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Community Involvement

  • Currently serving as the Secretary of the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce, representing businesses in the region.

  • Active member of the Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club and part of its Judiciary Committee.

Qualifications & Memberships

  • Bachelor Of Law

  • Master Of Arts

  • Barrister of the High Court of Australia

  • Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

  • Member of the Queensland Law Society

  • Adjudicator: Queensland Building Construction Commission & Northern Territory

  • Silver Member & Secretary of the Gold Coast Centreal of Commerce

  • Member of the Housing Industry Association

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