Stephen Callaghan, BSc, MRICS, M.A.CostE, AAIQS, AI Arb A, LLM

Stephen Callaghan, BSc, MRICS, M.A.CostE, AAIQS, AI Arb A, LLM is a Construction Contract Consulting expert specializing in claims preparation and defence. With a career encompassing roles in cost engineering and contract administration, he brings a nuanced understanding of construction contract dynamics to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating contract compliance, assessing cost overruns, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met.

Mr. Callaghan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving construction disputes and contract administration cases. His BSc in Quantity Surveying, along with MRICS, M.A.CostE, AAIQS, AI Arb A, and LLM certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction contract compliance.