Biography

Scott acts for both private and public sector clients in a range of practice areas, including building & construction, professional disciplinary, administrative law, inquests and inquiries, and general commercial litigation. Scott is a registered adjudicator under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) and the Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act 2004 (NT).

As a solicitor, Scott worked in civil litigation roles at Minter Ellison, the Queensland Building Services Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  He was also associate to Justice Logan of the Federal Court of Australia.

Scott has a Bachelor of Laws degree awarded with First Class Honours and University Medal. His other qualifications include a Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Science.

Prior to his legal career, Scott served for over ten years as an engineer officer in the Australian Army, including operational service in East Timor.  Scott continues to serve in the Defence Force reserves as a legal officer.  He is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Royal Military College - Duntroon.

Areas of Practice

• Building & construction

• Commercial

• Administrative law

• Inquests and inquiries

• Professional disciplinary matters

Contact

Phone: (07) 3161 8860
Email: seefeld@qldbar.asn.au