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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Department: Government

Partner for this department: Paul Vane-Tempest

A STRONG NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PRACTICE

Ashurst Perkins Coie's government practice continues to be a leader in the Australian market.

We understand the challenges posed by evolving policies, competing demands and increasing pressure to deliver value and efficiencies. We combine this public sector awareness with our extensive experience to offer our public sector and government clients clear advice.

We are a significant provider of strategic, cost-effective and timely legal services to government. Ashurst Perkins Coie partners and lawyers work across all three levels of government (the Commonwealth, all states and territories, and a number of regional councils (local government)) in Australia across the full spectrum of civil, public and commercial law, including:

  • contracting, procurement and grants including strategic, "national building" and major outsourcing projects;
  • corporate governance, privatisations and asset sales;
  • intellectual property, privacy and information law;
  • public and administrative law and legislative development;
  • employment and workplace relations:
  • commercial litigation and dispute resolution;
  • property, environment and heritage, including acquisitions, divestments and lease transactions; and
  • construction and development projects.

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Government - Australia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie is renowned for its expertise in large-scale infrastructure, energy and public sector projects, adeptly manages complex legal frameworks and offers strategic guidance to major undertakings throughout Australia. The team’s proficiency extends to public sector modernisation, where it provides critical advisory services for government agencies, enhancing operational systems and compliance, and is backed by the firm's impressive dispute resolution capabilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Transport for NSW on all aspects of the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade, including the procurement strategy and contract packaging structure.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst are highly capable in providing strategic advice, balancing legal risks and considering stakeholder impacts.

    Government respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Ashurst are consultative, creative, responsive, thoughtful, considered and open in their engagement.

    Government respondentAsia-Pacific
  • I have been very impressed with the team – there is a large breadth and depth of talent that Ashurst have been able to bring to bear.

    Government respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jon Lovell
    Band 4Jon Lovell

    Jon Lovell

    Jon Lovell is based in the firm's Melbourne office and acts for Commonwealth, state and territory government clients. He is particularly noted for his work in relation to employment and industrial relations matters.

    • Jon has a very practical, resolution-focused mindset. He is good at minimising disputes and bringing them to resolution.

      Government respondentAsia-Pacific

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