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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.

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What the Team is Known For

Clayton Utz maintains a practice with longstanding experience in the aviation industry offering a comprehensive service to international and domestic airports throughout Australia. The law firm's expertise encompasses domestic and international air services agreements, as well as terminal services agreements, airline pricing agreements and airport conditions of use. Its legal team also advises on the development of aviation infrastructure. Clayton Utz's major clients include Commonwealth and state government departments, which it advises on aviation services and airport construction and infrastructure matters, including environmental and planning aspects. 

Work Highlights

  • 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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With a strong understanding of our business and the industry, Clayton Utz is able to provide great value for money. They are always cognisant of the commercial focuses of our business.

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They navigate complex regulatory environments and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice. Their proactive approach and strong client relationships further distinguish them in the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Leece
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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 demonstrates very strong commercial awareness and understanding of the broader business impacts of legal issues and aligns his advice with client objectives.

Andrew is a consistent source of sound and measured knowledge relating to all things airport. His approach feels as though we are the sole client at times. He is always available.

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James Kendal
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James Kendal
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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.

James is a great lawyer and long-term advisor to us.

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Members

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Andrew Leece

Head of Department

Chris Slocombe

Damien Gardiner

Karen Trainor

Michael Richardson

Nick Thomas

Sarah Jones

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