Department profile
Aviation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia
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About
Provided by Clayton Utz
The Clayton Utz team have been consistent in their strategy to be the first call for the aviation industry to deliver practical wrap around advice for challenging projects in this highly regulated environment.
The success of their vision is demonstrated year on year by the increasing breadth and depth of the instructions they receive and the long-standing relationships they have built with clients including Western Sydney, Canberra, Moorabbin, Avalon, Essendon and Brisbane Airports.
The team has continued to be sought out for the most complex airport infrastructure projects because they understand the full lifecycle of the specific aviation considerations for a project - from initial business case, approach to market, aeronautical pricing, commercial recovery, approvals and tenure strategies, delivery to operations.
The depth of the teams experience means they are not using client time to upskill. They are called upon to respond to emerging and urgent matters - as demonstrated by the work in responding to intervention from regulators, emerging pollution matters and changes in the regulatory landscape.
Industries (2)
- Government
- Construction, Infrastructure and Project Finance
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Work Highlights
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Clayton Utz advised Transport for NSW on the development of contractual documentation and assistance in negotiations with Sydney Airport in relation to the upgrading of infrastructure within the Mascot Tunnel and the transition to the long-term operating and maintenance phase of the Gateway Road Project.
Strengths
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Clayton Utz has a detailed understanding of the specialised terms of aviation business.
Aviation respondentAsia-PacificAs a top tier law firm, Clayton Utz will pride itself on the level of service it provides and its ability to respond to meet our needs.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Andrew Leece
Andrew Leece is a pre-eminent practitioner who represents airlines and government bodies as well as both domestic and international airports. He demonstrates a wealth of experience advising on a wide range of issues, encompassing terminal services agreements, airline pricing agreements and various airport infrastructure-related issues, including land access questions. Andrew is commercially and legally pragmatic and goes the extra mile.
Aviation respondentAsia-PacificAndrew Leece combines industry knowledge and legal skill with a wit that just makes the whole experience enjoyable. You feel reassured simply because he is in the room.
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Band 2 
Band 2 James Kendal
James Kendal advises a range of airports on property, pricing and services agreements as well as construction and regulatory matters. His other clients include airlines, state governments and corporates.
Ranked Individuals at Clayton Utz (2)
Australia
Andrew Leece
Aviation
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Aviation
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Members
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Michael Richardson
Chris Slocombe
Karen Trainor
Damien Gardiner
Nick Thomas
Sarah Jones
James Kendal
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