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John Hodgkinson

John Hodgkinson

Special Counsel KREISSON

Sydney, NSW
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About John

John Hodgkinson is a highly experienced senior lawyer, dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support to engineering and construction businesses across Australia. His extensive portfolio includes advising on significant projects such as the Ichthys LNG onshore facility, the WestConnex motorway, the New South Wales electricity transmission network, CBD tower developments, and key sites at Sydney Cove. With a robust grasp of construction and commercial litigation, John has successfully navigated legal challenges in most Australian jurisdictions. His areas of proficiency include contractual negotiation, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and overseeing asset transactions valued up to $130 million. John is adept at guiding clients through procurement processes, contract administration insights, and security of payment claims. Furthermore, he provides legal strategies for construction litigation, site acquisition, regulatory adherence, work health and safety (WHS), and environmental concerns. John brings a wealth of experience gained from working both in-house within the private and public sectors, as well as within legal practices, to deliver well-rounded and informed legal counsel to his clients.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

Resume

Experience

Special Counsel

Special Counsel

Kreisson Legal

Mar 2018 - Present • 8 years 8 months

Senior legal counsel (Consulting)

Senior legal counsel (Consulting)

LOD (Lawyers On Demand)

Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 • 4 months

Consultant

Consultant

John Hodgkinson Lawyer

Jan 2017 - May 2017 • 4 months

Executive Counsel (Consulting)

Executive Counsel (Consulting)

ITC Law Pty Ltd

Feb 2016 - Dec 2016 • 10 months

Business Partner (Consulting)

Business Partner (Consulting)

Westconnex

Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 • 10 months

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

University of Queensland

1976 - 1980

Church of England Grammar School

1970 - 1975

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 37, 25 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000Website

Practice certificate

Name
John Charles Hodgkinson
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Litigation & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Building and Construction
  • General Advice
Property Law
  • Construction Law
  • General Advice