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Tom Dive

Tom Dive

Principal Dive | lawyers & notaries

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Sydney, NSW
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About Tom

Tom Dive is the Principal of our firm, offering over 20 years of experience in construction and dispute resolution garnered through prominent roles in both international and Australian law firms, notably in Sydney and London. He also brings invaluable inhouse experience from his tenure with Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong and Macau, where he adeptly managed negotiations and provided advice on various contracts including Design & Construct, Design-Build-Operate, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws from Sydney University, paired with a Master of Laws from the University of New South Wales, which bolster his legal knowledge and practical application. Tom is admitted to practice across all jurisdictions, including the Supreme Courts of New South Wales, Queensland, and the High Court of Australia, reflecting his extensive legal capabilities. Outside the legal sphere, Tom has demonstrated leadership and resilience, evidenced by his role in carrying the Olympic Torch at the Sydney Olympics and his military service as an infantry officer with the 2/17 RNSWR battalion and 1 Commando regiment. These experiences enhance his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and champion the interests of his clients.

Practice Areas

Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

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Experience

Secondment - Construction & Major Projects
Secondment - Construction & Major Projects
Transport for NSW
Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 year 2 months
Principal
Principal
Dive | lawyers & notaries
Dec 2015 - Present · 9 years 7 months
Hong Kong & Macau
Hong Kong & Macau
Leighton Asia, India and Offshore
Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 · 2 years
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
DibbsBarker
Dec 2003 - Dec 2013 · 10 years
Law Clerk
Law Clerk
Ashurst
Dec 1997 - Dec 1999 · 2 years
Infantry Officer
Infantry Officer
Australian Army
Dec 1993 - Dec 2005 · 12 years

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bachelor of Laws
University of Sydney
2002 - 2003
Master of Laws (LLM)
Master of Laws (LLM)
UNSW
2002
Knox Grammar School
1985 - 1991
Sydney Grammar School
1979 - 1984

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 26, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 801..

Practice Certificate

Name
Thomas Garnett (Tom) Dive
Date of Admission
2001
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 6 Feb 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Litigation & Disputes
  • Building and Construction
  • General Advice
Property Law
  • Construction Law
  • General Advice