Candice Van Der Plas

Candice Van Der Plas serves as a Director at CV Legal & Consulting Pty Ltd, embodying more than 15 years of legal practice expertise. Her extensive background includes seven years as General Counsel for a leading building and construction contractor. This role enriched her with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in commercial and construction law. Prior to this, Candice honed her skills in private commercial practice and as a government prosecutor with the Building Commission, experiences that have shaped her pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. Candice is adept at advising clients in the resolution of complex disputes through structured negotiation, mediation, adjudication, superior court litigation, and international arbitration. Her commitment to strategic claim and dispute management aims to preclude the necessity for prolonged legal proceedings. Candice's communicative and outcome-focused legal solutions are tailor-made to align with her clients' commercial goals. In addition to her leadership role at CV Legal & Consulting, Candice holds positions on various boards and serves as Company Secretary for numerous ASX-listed and private companies. She is an asset in corporate administration, governance, risk management, and strategic planning. Candice's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Certificate in Building and Construction Law from the University of Notre Dame, complemented by professional training in Arbitration Law and Practice. Her career began with roles at Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky Lawyers and Norton Rose Australia, where she cultivated a solid foundation in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance. With her extensive experience and commercial acumen, Candice continues to be a guiding force for her clients across the legal landscape.