Francesca Barnes | Senior Associate

Francesca is a Senior Associate in Shannon Clark Tuhtan's construction team, with broad experience spanning front-end project delivery and back-end disputes.

Her practice encompasses major infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), utilities, mining, and commercial building projects, regularly acting for government bodies, contractors, and developers.

 Francesca brings extensive technical contract expertise and hands-on dispute resolution experience to complex, high-value projects across Australia. She is well-versed in navigating litigation, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution, and is recognized for her strong collaborative skills in coordinating with engineers, experts, and project stakeholders. With a dedicated focus on the lifecycle of major projects, she contributes a thoughtful, organized, and solutions-oriented approach to helping clients manage risk and successfully resolve disputes.