Lisa Andonis

Partner
Areas of Expertise

• Construction
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Succession Planning

Lisa brings over 20 years of experience to Adco Legal. Prior to joining us in 2017, Lisa was a Partner in a leading Adelaide law firm. During her extensive years of practice, Lisa has litigated, managed and resolved commercial disputes and litigious matters for a wide range of clients.

Lisa frequently advises clients with respect to:

  • commercial disputes and litigation including in contract and property related matters;
  • construction and infrastructure disputes;
  • insolvency and debt recovery;
  • probate and estate matters.

Examples of Lisa's expertise include:

Commercial Litigation

Lisa acts for large scale developers and property owners with respect to lease disputes, distraints and recovery. She has also acted for commercial landowners in seeking review of land valuations including providing advice, engaging with stakeholders, and representation at SACAT proceedings, and has acted for landholders affected by compulsory acquisitions. She has extensive experience in providing legal advice and representation across a number of jurisdictions including in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia, the Federal and High Court of Australia, and in alternative dispute resolution forums.

Construction

Lisa has acted for various construction companies and subcontractors in reviewing and drafting contracts, dealing with the recovery of monies, variations, extension of time claims, delay claims and in the management of Security of Payment claims. She has also acted for premier construction companies in relation to the management of contract administration, dispute resolution and representation in a number of forums in connection to major projects, including large multi-story private and government buildings.

Succession Planning

Lisa assists clients with the preparation of all succession planning documentation, including large scale succession plans involving various companies, trusts and properties for complex business structures, family agreements, probate applications, and assisting executors and administrators with the administration of deceased estates.

Insolvency & Restructuring

Lisa has acted for various insolvency practitioners, providing advice on issues arising in their appointments including, asset realisations, investigations and professional standards. She also conducts recoveries for insolvency practitioners, from identifying opportunities and claims, through to court action including examinations and litigation.