David Rodighiero
David Rodighiero

David Rodighiero

Partner

About David

David is a specialist construction law Partner with more than 25 years of experience working on some of the most significant and complex contracts, claims and disputes in the Australian construction industry.

Working closely with leading industry participants, David is highly regarded for his work assisting both construction organisations and insurers of major construction and development projects.

David reviews, prepares, and negotiates a wide range of agreements for commercial, mining, and infrastructure projects – including in relation to construction, engineering, procurement, maintenance, finance, and consultancy. He is regularly involved in transactions and disputes in line with Australian Standard Construction Contracts and provides expert guidance on their application and interpretation relevant to major projects.

In relation to construction insurance, David has successfully represented insurers and reinsurers in large material damage and business interruption claims across multiple sectors throughout Australia. He has an intimate understanding of policies that relate to construction professionals – including for Contract Works, Contractors’ All Risk, Industrial Special Risk, products liability, and professional indemnity.

In addition to his specialist legal expertise, David has a commercial approach and deep level of industry knowledge gained from his experience working for the engineering division of Queensland Transport. His understanding of civil constructions and mechanical industries is extensive, and he has published numerous articles and presented papers on topics relevant to the construction industry.

David is a registered Adjudicator under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld), an accredited Mediator, and a member of prominent industry associations including the Brisbane Development Association and the Urban Development Institute of Australia. In addition to his law degree, he has also completed a Masters of Law (Commercial) and a Bachelor of Information Technology.

David is recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia categories of Construction/Infrastructure Law (2017 – 2025 editions) and Litigation (2020 – 2025 editions), and by Doyle’s Guide in the category of Leading Queensland Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer (2016 – 2023 editions).

David 's areas
of expertise and industry focus

Areas of expertise

Dispute Resolution
& Litigation

Arbitration & Mediation

Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Construction Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Construction Insurance

Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Dispute Resolution
& Litigation

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Insurance

Insurance

Insurance

Property & Subrogated Recoveries

Professional recognition

2025 – 2017

Best Lawyers in Australia – Construction/Infrastructure Law

2025 – 2020

Best Lawyers in Australia – Litigation

2023 – 2016

Doyle’s Guide – Leading Queensland Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer

Search