Hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a high-stakes, high-pressure undertaking. With less than seven years to plan, build and deliver, the risk of disputes is real, and the cost of getting them wrong could be enormous.

In this first of a two-part conversation, Projects and Energy Transition Partner Andrew McCormack speaks with Melissa Yeo, Partner in Ashurst’s Dispute Resolution team, and Michael Duggan, Director in Ashurst Risk Advisory, about how early planning and a risk-based approach can help prevent disputes before they arise.

They explore why dispute management is mission-critical for Brisbane 2032, how robust contracts and early collaboration can manage complex interfaces, and why a proactive culture matters when timelines are tight and public expectations are high. Michael also outlines how governance and risk systems can actively support both dispute prevention and resolution from the outset.

This podcast contains general information and does not constitute legal advice. Ashurst is not a sponsor, licensee, or promotional partner of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Olympic movement, nor any Olympic body, event, team, or athlete. Nothing in this podcast is intended to suggest any such sponsorship, license or promotional affiliation.

Hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a high-stakes, high-pressure undertaking. With less than seven years to plan, build and deliver, the risk of disputes is real, and the cost of getting them wrong could be enormous.
In this first of a two-part conversation, Projects and Energy Transition Partner <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/andrew-mccormack/">Andrew McCormack</a> speaks with <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/melissa-yeo/">Melissa Yeo</a>, Partner in Ashurst&rsquo;s Dispute Resolution team, and <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/michael-duggan/">Michael Duggan</a>, Director in Ashurst Risk Advisory, about how early planning and a risk-based approach can help prevent disputes before they arise.
They explore why dispute management is mission-critical for Brisbane 2032, how robust contracts and early collaboration can manage complex interfaces, and why a proactive culture matters when timelines are tight and public expectations are high. Michael also outlines how governance and risk systems can actively support both dispute prevention and resolution from the outset.
This podcast contains general information and does not constitute legal advice. Ashurst is not a sponsor, licensee, or promotional partner of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Olympic movement, nor any Olympic body, event, team, or athlete. Nothing in this podcast is intended to suggest any such sponsorship, license or promotional affiliation.

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This is a time of economic and political change…
…a time of digital transformation and energy transition…
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2025 is shaping up to be a momentous year for business leaders and those who advise them. Across every sector, powerful forces of change will challenge organisations &nbsp;and create opportunities like never before.
<ul>
<li>This is a time of economic and political change&hellip;</li>
<li>&hellip;a time of digital transformation and energy transition&hellip;</li>
<li>and a time of rapidly shifting expectations &nbsp;from consumers, shareholders and employees.</li>
</ul>
So, amidst all this change, what are the strategic priorities on the global business agenda? How are the best leaders uncovering opportunities for growth and creating value? &nbsp;
To find out, listen to our podcast: Ashurst Business Agenda.
Join us, as we tap into Ashurst&rsquo;s deep industry knowledge and wide network to speak with thought leaders and experts from across the globe. We&rsquo;ll be covering the key trends and opportunities emerging from advances in data and technology, the energy transition and the changing dynamics impacting banking and finance, real estate &amp; infrastructure and much more.
To ensure you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode, subscribe to Business Agenda now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Ashurst Business Agenda

Why proactive dispute management—and a risk-based mindset—will be crucial to the success of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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