Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Email address
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+61 2 9225 0200About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Our construction team is widely recognised in the market for its deep expertise in both front-end and back-end construction matters. We have a solid market reputation for providing commercially realistic risk assessments, project structuring, administration advice, as well as preparing and reviewing tenders and contracts (standard form and tailored) on time and on budget and providing innovative advice on these issues.
Advising on construction and engineering disputes is also a key strength of our team. Our experience includes the conduct of complex construction and engineering disputes, the development of alternative dispute resolution techniques and procedures, and using innovative processes to help resolve disputes as early as possible. We also have excellent experience in assisting clients during the delivery phase of projects. This involves responding to claims, extensions of time, variations and other claims made during the construction of a project.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie demonstrates sector expertise in transportation, natural resources and social infrastructure, advising on design, construction and maintenance agreements, as well as on procurement strategy, tendering and contract drafting. The firm acts for a wide range of domestic and international clients on front-end transactions and contractor disputes. Its contentious offering includes expertise regarding both litigation and arbitration. The team is highlighted for its expertise in delivering energy-related construction projects, particularly in the renewables space.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Honeywell on the design and construction of the Newcastle Mater Hospital Project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie is expert in litigation, with decades of experience which guides its advice and provides practical, strategic advice."
"The construction team understands the complexity of various issues including macro and micro and relating to not only the law but also the strategy."
"Baker McKenzie is expert in litigation, with decades of experience which guides its advice and provides practical, strategic advice."
"The construction team understands the complexity of various issues including macro and micro and relating to not only the law but also the strategy."
Notable Practitioners
Emanuel Confos advises on both 'front-end' and 'back-end' matters and has extensive experience advising developers on various D&C and EPC contract matters across the energy and infrastructure space.
"Emanuel provides expert construction and litigation advice to our business. He is strategic, efficient in his advice, and understands our business and tailors his advice accordingly."
"Emanuel's depth of knowledge in construction is impressive, and he consistently delivers sound advice that is both pragmatic and effective."