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Emily Ng

LLB (Hons), BA (Psychology)

Special Counsel - Brisbane

Areas of Expertise

Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

Contact Emily

07 3135 0644 emily.ng@holdingredlich.com Connect

Expertise

Emily has acted for major contractors, engineering firms and project owners (including government) on a number of high profile projects across the public infrastructure, renewable energy and commercial construction sectors.

She has extensive experience acting in court proceedings and other forms of dispute resolution, including mediations, expert determinations and security of payment adjudications, as well as in drafting and negotiating contracts for major infrastructure projects, renewables projects and commercial developments.

She works with clients at all stages of the project lifecycle to identify and manage risk, implement effective contract administration and dispute avoidance strategies, and resolve claims and disputes.

Emily has been named as One to Watch in the 2023 to 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in Australia in the categories of Construction & Infrastructure Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She has also been recognised as a Construction Law Rising Star for 2025 in Doyle’s Guide.

Experience

Emily's recent experience includes: 

Disputes and project delivery advice

  • acting for an engineering firm in multi-party proceedings in the Queensland Supreme Court involving claims in respect of allegedly defective work on a major road project
  • acting for the head contractor in major litigation in the WA Supreme Court involving claims for damages and delay costs (as well as a counterclaim for liquidated damages) on the Perth Airport Terminal 1 Domestic Pier and International Departures Expansion project
  • acting for the head contractor on a sewerage treatment plant project in Queensland in upstream disputes (including a security of payment adjudication for delay costs arising from a lengthy suspension of work) and downstream disputes (including an expert determination against the structural engineer) 
  • acting for the supply, operate and maintain contractor on ongoing claims and contract management on the Parramatta Light Rail project 
  • advising the operate and maintain contractor on claims in connection with cracking discovered in light rail vehicles on the Sydney Light Rail PPP project
  • advising a multinational wind turbine supplier on the delivery of multiple wind farm projects across Queensland and NSW (including in anticipation of its civil works consortium partner entering into administration) 
  • advising a multinational power generation developer on ongoing claims, contract management and disputes on wind farm projects in Victoria.

Transactions

  • advising Queensland Health on two-stage managing contractor contracts for the Capital Expansion Program
  • reviewing and negotiating large-scale facilities maintenance contracts for government-owned assets (including the NSW Country Rail Network) while on secondment with Ventia 
  • preparing and negotiating refurbishment and expansion contracts for luxury car dealership and lifestyle precincts across Australia
  • preparing a suite of tender-issue documents including EPC and O&M contracts for the Mornington 240MWh Battery Energy Storage System project 
  • advising a solar panel supplier on its bid to be appointed as the EPC Contractor for the Wollar Solar Farm in NSW 
  • advising a large infrastructure contractor on its successful bids for the Sydney Road Assets Performance project and Parkes Special Activation Precinct project in NSW
  • advising a shortlisted joint venture on its bid for Warringah Freeway Upgrade project in NSW
  • advising a global investment fund on its bid to acquire a publicly listed company with a portfolio of wind and solar farms.

Upcoming Seminars

14 Aug 25 - Brisbane

Tick Tock – limitation periods, time bars & other contractual traps

Limitation periods may not be the most glamorous part of a project, but getting them wrong can have serious consequences. In this practical session, our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team will unpack the key timeframes and legal traps every project stakeholder should be aware of. Whether you’re drafting contracts, managing claims, or planning risk strategy, this session will help you stay on the front foot. Join us for a focused and practical discussion designed to clarify complex legal concepts and their real-world implications.

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14 Aug 25 to 04 Dec 25 - Brisbane

Brisbane Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the return of our Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series where we’ll explore key legal developments and practical strategies shaping the construction industry in 2025. This year’s series brings together leading experts to unpack complex legal issues and provide insights to help you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.Whether you're involved in project delivery, risk management, legal strategy or safety, this series offers valuable takeaways to apply in your day-to-day work.

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18 Sep 25 - Brisbane

Security on construction projects – choosing the right form & navigating recourse

Security is a fundamental part of risk management on construction projects—but not all forms of security are created equal. In this session, our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team will unpack the different types of security commonly used in construction contracts, including bank guarantees, cash retention, and alternative forms. Whether you're reviewing contracts or facing a security dispute, this seminar will provide practical insights to help protect your position and reduce risk.

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