/Home/Asia-Pacific/Construction in Australia/Ashurst
View profile of Ashurst
Department profile
Ashurst
Department profile | Ashurst
Construction

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Construction - Australia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst is especially highly regarded for its representation of government in significant infrastructure mandates. It advises on all aspects of major infrastructure projects, including structuring and planning, as well as contract negotiations and disputes. The firm offers a complementary construction practice with standalone capabilities, particularly in the field of public transport. Ashurst is also active in project finance matters, mostly representing lenders in the renewable energy sector.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst advised the Suburban Rail Loop Authority on three packages for Melbourne's new Suburban Rail Loop project.

  • Ashurst advised Eku Energy on the development and financing of the 250 MW/500 MWh Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ashurst will approach issues laterally. They are consultative, creative, responsive, thoughtful, considered and open in their engagement. While they are external, they are very much part of the team.

Construction respondent
Asia-Pacific

Ashurst has experienced partners who are closely involved in the work, and a strong team of more junior lawyers. The depth of the team is evident across the suite of lawyers who have assisted us.

Construction respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Lee McDonald
1
Lee McDonald
1
Band 1

Lee McDonald is a leading, Sydney-based transport infrastructure expert who regularly advises state agencies on significant rail projects.

View Profile
Georgia Quick
2
Georgia Quick
2
Band 2

Georgia Quick maintains a high reputation as an able litigator who is closely focused on PPP and development-related disputes.

Georgia is a very experienced construction arbitration lawyer.

View Profile
Alex Guy
3
Alex Guy
3
Band 3

Alex Guy is based in Brisbane and frequently assists with large public infrastructure projects, offering a particularly well-developed capacity to handle matters for operation and maintenance contractors.

Alex Guy is very accessible; he has a good knowledge of our business and very good drafting skills. He has lots of experience in the transport and infrastructure space.

Alex is a brilliant lawyer, a strategic thinker and a dedicated service provider.

View Profile
Angus Foley
3
Angus Foley
3
Band 3

Angus Foley is widely appreciated for his contribution of banking and financing expertise to the management of large infrastructure projects.

Angus is an excellent lawyer.

View Profile
David Mason
3
David Mason
3
Band 3

Sydney-based David Mason advises extensively on project finance and is particularly active in resource projects. His experience extends beyond the Australian jurisdictions to include matters both in the Asia-Pacific region and in Africa.

David has very good relationships and connections in the market. He also offers very prompt advice and shows a deep understanding of how the pieces fit together.

David has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He produces exceptional work, and I highly regard his ability to simplify complex issues.

View Profile
David Jardine
4
David Jardine
4
Band 4

David Jardine is widely acknowledged for his infrastructure and front-end construction expertise, and is particularly active in the transport and social infrastructure and PPP spaces. He regularly advises on the planning, procurement and delivery stages of projects.

David Jardine is fantastic. He's very good at breaking down problems and trying to find the right perspective for clients.

David Jardine is very good and very collaborative. I really respect his way of getting transactional deals done.

View Profile
Grant Rowlands
4
Grant Rowlands
4
Band 4

Grant Rowlands is a seasoned, Melbourne-based construction lawyer who acts prominently on development projects in the sports, logistics and defence sectors. He frequently advises on construction procurement matters in the Victorian transport infrastructure sector.

Grant Rowlands is a very good operator.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Australia

Construction
Georgia Quick
2
Georgia Quick
2
Band 2
View Profile
David Jardine
4
David Jardine
4
Band 4
View Profile
Grant Rowlands
4
Grant Rowlands
4
Band 4
View Profile
Infrastructure
Lee McDonald
1
Lee McDonald
1
Band 1
View Profile
Alex Guy
3
Alex Guy
3
Band 3
View Profile
Angus Foley
3
Angus Foley
3
Band 3
View Profile
David Jardine
4
David Jardine
4
Band 4
View Profile
Project Finance
David Mason
3
David Mason
3
Band 3
View Profile