Senior Advisor
Dennis Wilson
With a legal career spanning over five decades, Mr Wilson brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience. Throughout his career, Mr Wilson has advised and facilitated the resolution of a wide range of disputes, including those in the areas of commercial and corporate disputes, construction, land and environment law and ESG. Mr Wilson’s experience includes over 24 years as an independent mediator and arbitrator, specialising in delivering expeditious, cost-effective and fair outcomes for clients. Mr Wilson is highly regarded for his mediation skills and has been recognised as a leading mediator in New South Wales. Mr Wilson’s qualifications include CEDR Accreditation, IMI Certification and a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Mr Wilson also holds qualifications in law, business and mediation from The University of Sydney and other international institutions.
Experience
Adjunct Professor in Law Notre Dame University Sydney Australia
Adjunct Professor in Law O.P. Jindal Global University India
Advised and drafted legislative instruments for the implementation of policy in the area of land development and environmental law (Cambodia and Outer Mongolia)
Education
Graduate Diploma of Law, Sydney University
Graduate Diploma of Criminology, Sydney University
Master of Laws (LLM), Sydney University Law School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Murdoch University
Qualifications
Lawyer, Supreme Court of NSW
Arbitrator, International Court of Arbitration for Art
Membership
Empaneled Mediator and Arbitrator of Asian Institute of Alternate Dispute Resolution (AIADR)
Arbitrator, International Court of Arbitration for Art
The Law Society of NSW
Languages
English
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29 November 2024
H & H Lawyers welcomes Dennis Wilson
We are delighted to announce that Mr Dennis Wilson has joined our firm as Senior Advisor. With a legal career spanning over five decades, Mr Wilson brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience. Throughout his career, Mr Wilson has advised and facilitated the resolution of a wide range of disputes, including those in the areas of commercial and corporate disputes, construction, land and environment law and ESG.