Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
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About
Provided by Clayton Utz
Clayton Utz's Major Projects and Construction Team is one of the largest and most specialised projects team in Australia. The team has an exemplary track record of leading on many of Australia's largest city-shaping construction and infrastructure developments. They offer a wealth of skilled and experienced lawyers throughout Australia and have impressive number of individuals working In the Sydney. Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth offices.Clayton Utz project finance lawyers are also leading project finance advisers to both the private sector and government because of our ability to think laterally and assist in resolving issues that arise in both the structuring and negotiating phases of transactions. The project finance team works close with the firm's dedicated Major Projects Group allowing them to cover all the bases and provide a team with the necessary depth and experience to resource and manage large transactions, regardless of the time-frame. The core team is supported by leading experts in related areas of law including construction, property law, including native title, regulatory, public equity raising, environment and planning and tax and stamp duty.
Chambers Review
Clayton Utz maintains a leading reputation in the construction space, as well as for major infrastructure projects. It regularly advises national, state and local government bodies on a wide range of strategic development projects in public transport, water and energy. Clayton Utz offers extensive expertise in rail and road PPPs. It assists clients on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters relating to construction and infrastructure projects. Key clients include Australian Rail Track Corporation and Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Work Highlights
- Clayton Utz advised the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority on the preliminary evaluation, business case and procurement phases of the Cross River Rail project.
- Clayton Utz advised the Department of Transport and Main Roads in relation to the procurement of three packages for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clayton Utz have a fantastic ability to pull a team together to service complex matters with a team approach. Juniors are confident and strong, and this follows all the way up the chain to the partner level."
"They have broad experience and expertise in providing advice on handling complex matters."
"Clayton Utz have a fantastic ability to pull a team together to service complex matters with a team approach. Juniors are confident and strong, and this follows all the way up the chain to the partner level."
"They have broad experience and expertise in providing advice on handling complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Sergio Capelli is a highly experienced, Brisbane-based handler of construction and infrastructure mandates who is particularly well known for his advice on contract packages for rail infrastructure projects.
"Sergio is extremely experienced and well known in the industry. It is a testament to Sergio's capability as a leader and manager that a strong core team has worked together for a long time."
Dale Brackin is based in Brisbane and is highly regarded in the construction disputes sphere, being particularly well known for his handling of high-value international arbitrations.
"Dale is regarded as one of the pre-eminent practitioners in Queensland. He is technically very strong."
Frank Bannon is known both for his capacity to advise on high-profile front-end mandates in sectors such as public transport and telecommunications, and as an accomplished construction disputes specialist.
"Frank is a skilled and experienced disputes lawyer."
Graham Read is acknowledged for his solid reputation in the front-end construction space, where he frequently assists state authorities and other government bodies on strategic questions.
Joanna Pugsley is based in Melbourne and has considerable experience in the procurement, transactional and contractual aspects of major transport and social infrastructure projects.
"Joanna is a very experienced construction and projects adviser."
David Lester is based in Brisbane and regularly acts for the Queensland authorities across a wide range of key transportation projects.
"David provides exceptional service, quickly grasps issues to provide advice and is highly responsive."
Marcus Davenport is based in Melbourne and is well known for his work in the PPP and project finance space.
Ranked Lawyers at
Clayton Utz
Australia
Members
Provided by Clayton Utz
Alison Close
Andrew Fry
Andrew Leece James Kendal
Chris Slocombe
Frazer Moss
Gavin Phillips
Head of Department
Jo Teagle
Katherine Mallik
Lina Fischer
Natalie Speranza
Peter Staciwa
Steve Murray
Steve O'Reilly
Stuart Cosgriff
Industries
Provided by Clayton Utz
Construction & Infrastructure
Defence
Energy & Resources
Government
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Marine /Ports
Mining and Critical Minerals
Transport & Logistics