The Barton Legal Podcast

Lyndon White


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This episode features guest speaker Lyndon White – an ADR and collaborative contracting practitioner – who joins Bill Barton from Barton Legal. 

They discuss various topics, including Lyndon’s journey from civil engineering to law, his research into modern slavery during his jurist doctorate, and his life and experiences in Australia.

Specific topics the pair discuss include: 

  • Collaborative Working and Law: Lyndon shares his experience with FIDIC's collaborative contracting body and the importance of being "willing and able" for successful collaboration. 
  • Career Journey and Global Experience: Lyndon recounts his diverse career path, starting as a civil engineer and later moving into law. He talks about his early inspiration from a boss who encouraged world travel and continuous learning. 
  • Modern Slavery Research: A significant portion of the conversation focuses on Lyndon's research into modern slavery during his jurist doctorate. He explains how his children influenced his shift in focus towards understanding human rights and environmental justice. He discusses the lack of anti-slavery provisions in the Australian Constitution and the challenges of implementing effective corporate responsibility in supply chains to combat modern slavery.
  • Life in Australia and Travel: Lyndon shares his reasons for staying in Australia, despite numerous opportunities to live abroad, citing the importance of family stability. He expresses his desire to continue travelling and surfing, embracing a philosophy of prioritising these activities alongside work.
  • Brisbane as a Developed City: Bill and Lyndon discuss Brisbane's urban development, particularly its unique approach to creating public spaces along the river.

Lyndon also shares some more personal insights, including his worst surfing experience, involving a child’s innocent but cutting remark about his skill, and Bill and Lyndon both share their first music album purchases. 

Connect with Lyndon: 

Lyndon White on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndon-white-2680269/?originalSubdomain=au

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