Department profile
Ashurst

Project Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

Share profile

Ashurst

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Project Finance - Australia

Band 3

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.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • 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.

    Project Finance respondentAsia-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.

    Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Lee McDonald
    Lee McDonald

    Lee McDonald

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

    View profile
  • Georgia Quick
    Georgia Quick

    Georgia Quick

    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.

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • Alex Guy
    Alex Guy

    Alex Guy

    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.

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

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

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • Angus Foley
    Angus Foley

    Angus Foley

    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.

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • David Mason
    David Mason

    David Mason

    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.

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

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

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • David Jardine
    David Jardine

    David Jardine

    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.

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

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

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • Grant Rowlands
    Grant Rowlands

    Grant Rowlands

    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.

      Project Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Ashurst (8)

Australia

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership