Publications
Russell Thirgood’s publications include:

"Remote Hearings: storm clouds and silver linings", (2022) 17(3) CLInt 38

"Legal Reasoning Across Commercial Disputes - Book Review", (2021) 31 ADRJ 178

“Appeals in Arbitration – To be or not to be”, (2021) 87(3) The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management

"Foreign Investors' Increasing Awareness of Investor-State Arbitration - view from Australia" (2020) 39 (1) Australian Resources and Energy Law Journal

"From Mediation to Arbitration" (2020) 40(6) Proctor

‘The Non-Responsive Respondent: Taking an Arbitration Forward and How’ (2019) 85(1) The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management, 65

'Arbitrating Down Under: Highlights and lessons learned from 2018 to 2019' (2019) 15(2) Asian International Arbitration Journal, 133

‘The Use and Misuse of Expert Evidence: Rules on Experts – A Critical Assessment’ (2019) 13(4) Construction Law International

'Quantum meruit will not save a bad bargain: Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32' (2019) 188 Australian Construction Law Newsletter, 56

‘International Arbitration Australia: 2019 Year in Review’ McCullough Robertson Publication

‘The ‘Bones’ Arbitration: An American Cautionary-Tale for Australian Practitioners’ (2019) 1 The ACICA Review 37

‘Apply to Set Aside, or Appeal Against an Award?’ (2018) 38(8) Proctor 14

‘Director’s fury over road block to litigation: Mad Max arbitration to be heard in Hollywood’ (2018) 1 The ACICA Review 25

‘“Fast Track” Arbitration Rules – Room for Development’ (2018) 182 Australian Construction Law Newsletter, 15

‘International Arbitration Australia: 2018 Year in Review’ McCullough Robertson Publication

‘International Commercial Arbitration 101’ (2017) 37(11) Proctor 16

‘Australian Courts’ Approach to Multi-Party and Multi-Contract Arbitration’ (2016) 2 The ACICA Review 29

ADR Forms and Precedents (Lexis Nexis) (2009 to present)

‘International Arbitration: The Justice Business’ (2004) 21(4) Journal of International Arbitration 341

‘A Critique of Foreign Arbitration in Japan’ (2001) 18(2) Journal of International Arbitration 177

‘Judicial Independence: Attorney-General (Cth) v Tse Chu-Fai’ (2000) 74(10) Australian Law Journal 707

‘A Critique of Foreign Arbitration in China’ (2000) 17(3) Journal of International Arbitration 89

‘Dispute Resolution Chinese Style – The Influences’ (1999) 10(4) Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal 266

‘Mediator Intervention to Ensure Fair and Just Outcomes’ (1999) 10(2) Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal 142

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Recognition
Russell Thirgood has received the following peer recognition:

2024 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2024 Who’s Who Legal - Arbitration

2024 Who’s Who Legal - Construction (Thought Leader)

2023 Best Lawyers – International Arbitration; Construction and Infrastructure Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution

2023 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2023 Who’s Who Legal - Construction

2022 Australasian Law Awards - Australian Arbitrator of the Year

2022 Best Lawyers – Arbitrator of the Year

2022 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2022 Who’s Who Legal - Construction

2022 IAE Award - Arbitration Law: Australia

2021 Best Lawyers – Arbitrator of the Year

2021 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction and Infrastructure Law

2021 Best Layers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2021 Who’s Who Legal – Construction: Australia and New Zealand

2021 Who’s Who Legal - Construction

2021 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2020 Who’s Who Legal - Thought Leaders Construction

2020 Client Choice Award – Construction Law (Australia)

2020 Who’s Who Legal – Construction

2020 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Dispute Resolution

2020 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Project Development

2020 Doyles Guide – Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers, Queensland

2020 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Litigation

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction and Infrastructure Law

2020 Best Lawyers - Rural Law

2019 Doyles Guide – Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2019 Doyles Guide – Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers, Queensland

2019 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Litigation

2019 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2019 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction and Infrastructure Law

2019 Who’s Who Legal – Construction

2019 Who’s Who Legal – Thought Leaders Construction

2019 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Dispute Resolution

2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Dispute Resolution

2018 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2018 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2018 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction Law

2018 Experts Guide – Commercial Arbitration

2018 Who’s Who Legal – Construction

2017 Doyles Guide – Leading Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer, Queensland

2017 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2017 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction Law

2017 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2016 Lawyers Monthly – Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year

2016 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2016 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction Law

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Russell Thirgood’s publications include:

"Remote Hearings: storm clouds and silver linings", (2022) 17(3) CLInt 38

"Legal Reasoning Across Commercial Disputes - Book Review", (2021) 31 ADRJ 178

“Appeals in Arbitration – To be or not to be”, (2021) 87(3) The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management

"Foreign Investors' Increasing Awareness of Investor-State Arbitration - view from Australia" (2020) 39 (1) Australian Resources and Energy Law Journal

"From Mediation to Arbitration" (2020) 40(6) Proctor

‘The Non-Responsive Respondent: Taking an Arbitration Forward and How’ (2019) 85(1) The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management, 65

'Arbitrating Down Under: Highlights and lessons learned from 2018 to 2019' (2019) 15(2) Asian International Arbitration Journal, 133

‘The Use and Misuse of Expert Evidence: Rules on Experts – A Critical Assessment’ (2019) 13(4) Construction Law International

'Quantum meruit will not save a bad bargain: Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32' (2019) 188 Australian Construction Law Newsletter, 56

‘International Arbitration Australia: 2019 Year in Review’ McCullough Robertson Publication

‘The ‘Bones’ Arbitration: An American Cautionary-Tale for Australian Practitioners’ (2019) 1 The ACICA Review 37

‘Apply to Set Aside, or Appeal Against an Award?’ (2018) 38(8) Proctor 14

‘Director’s fury over road block to litigation: Mad Max arbitration to be heard in Hollywood’ (2018) 1 The ACICA Review 25

‘“Fast Track” Arbitration Rules – Room for Development’ (2018) 182 Australian Construction Law Newsletter, 15

‘International Arbitration Australia: 2018 Year in Review’ McCullough Robertson Publication

‘International Commercial Arbitration 101’ (2017) 37(11) Proctor 16

‘Australian Courts’ Approach to Multi-Party and Multi-Contract Arbitration’ (2016) 2 The ACICA Review 29

ADR Forms and Precedents (Lexis Nexis) (2009 to present)

‘International Arbitration: The Justice Business’ (2004) 21(4) Journal of International Arbitration 341

‘A Critique of Foreign Arbitration in Japan’ (2001) 18(2) Journal of International Arbitration 177

‘Judicial Independence: Attorney-General (Cth) v Tse Chu-Fai’ (2000) 74(10) Australian Law Journal 707

‘A Critique of Foreign Arbitration in China’ (2000) 17(3) Journal of International Arbitration 89

‘Dispute Resolution Chinese Style – The Influences’ (1999) 10(4) Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal 266

‘Mediator Intervention to Ensure Fair and Just Outcomes’ (1999) 10(2) Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal 142

Read more
Russell Thirgood has received the following peer recognition:

2024 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2024 Who’s Who Legal - Arbitration

2024 Who’s Who Legal - Construction (Thought Leader)

2023 Best Lawyers – International Arbitration; Construction and Infrastructure Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution

2023 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2023 Who’s Who Legal - Construction

2022 Australasian Law Awards - Australian Arbitrator of the Year

2022 Best Lawyers – Arbitrator of the Year

2022 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2022 Who’s Who Legal - Construction

2022 IAE Award - Arbitration Law: Australia

2021 Best Lawyers – Arbitrator of the Year

2021 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction and Infrastructure Law

2021 Best Layers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2021 Who’s Who Legal – Construction: Australia and New Zealand

2021 Who’s Who Legal - Construction

2021 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2020 Who’s Who Legal - Thought Leaders Construction

2020 Client Choice Award – Construction Law (Australia)

2020 Who’s Who Legal – Construction

2020 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Dispute Resolution

2020 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Project Development

2020 Doyles Guide – Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers, Queensland

2020 Doyles Guide - Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Litigation

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2020 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction and Infrastructure Law

2020 Best Lawyers - Rural Law

2019 Doyles Guide – Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia

2019 Doyles Guide – Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers, Queensland

2019 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Litigation

2019 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2019 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction and Infrastructure Law

2019 Who’s Who Legal – Construction

2019 Who’s Who Legal – Thought Leaders Construction

2019 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Dispute Resolution

2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Dispute Resolution

2018 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2018 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2018 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction Law

2018 Experts Guide – Commercial Arbitration

2018 Who’s Who Legal – Construction

2017 Doyles Guide – Leading Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer, Queensland

2017 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2017 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction Law

2017 Best Lawyers – Recommended for International Arbitration

2016 Lawyers Monthly – Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year

2016 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2016 Best Lawyers – Recommended for Construction Law

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