Ryley Hibbs

Partner

Ryley Hibbs is a Partner at Chambers Russell Lawyers with a practice in commercial litigation, focusing on construction and strata disputes. With experience across both private practice and the banking sector, Ryley advises a broad range of clients on both contentious and non-contentious issues.

Ryley regularly acts in significant building defect matters across all New South Wales jurisdictions, most frequently in the Technology and Construction List of the Supreme Court of NSW. She is also a regular presenter of industry seminars, providing practical insights on emerging legal issues. Ryley is known for her pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and her ability to drive files and achieve commercially effective outcomes for clients.

Expertise

  • Negotiating complex repair agreements with builders and/or developers, including for significant combustible cladding and waterproofing defects.
  • Negotiating multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of owners corporations in defect claims.
  • Advising and representing clients in strata disputes, including appearances in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
  • Strategic management of defect claims from initial investigation through to resolution.
  • Preparing and delivering industry seminars on construction litigation and strata issues.

Selected Cases

  • The Owners – Strata Plan No 90189 v Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1382: successfully opposed a motion by the builder seeking an advanced ruling on the admissibility of the owners corporation’s evidence.
  • The Owners – Strata Plan No 90189 v Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 1477: obtained an indemnity costs order against the builder following dismissal of its motion.

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Latest Articles

New Victorian Building Legislation

Introduction to Strata Building Defects

The Challenges of Arranging Building Work to Existing Strata Schemes