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The Clayton Utz Government team is trusted by Commonwealth, State and Local government entities with their most difficult and complex matters, they deliver outstanding service on some of the highest profile public sector matters across a wide range of disputes and every facet of public and commercial law, as well as major road, rail and social infrastructure projects.

Many of the lawyers with the team have come from government entities and / or have spent time on secondment in a range of government entities. This enables the team to provide our clients with a unique insight into the inner workings and the specific issues that government face.

The team has a proven track record of meeting government requirements in terms of transparency, accountability and probity our advice accords with constitutional, legislative and ethical obligations. 

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What the Team is Known For

Clayton Utz offers a substantial, highly experienced bench, which is consistently recognised as one of the foremost providers of advice to government bodies in Australia, handling matters for major federal departments, state governments and a wide range of local authorities. The firm's comprehensive coverage of public sector issues includes a particularly renowned specialism in the area of major infrastructure projects. The practice is further noted for its ability to engage with especially complex or potentially contentious questions.

Work Highlights

  • Clayton Utz advised the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on its ICT Strategic Sourcing Program.

Strengths

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Clayton utz streamlines the process which makes it really easy to deal with matters under budget.

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The team of Clayton Utz has expertise, experience and strategy. And it is timely and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Caroline Bush
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Caroline Bush has extensive experience as a litigator who acts for government clients on administrative law and commercial disputes.
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Amanda Story
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Amanda Story is recognised for her focus on matters relating to technology and telecommunications procurement for Commonwealth Government clients.

Amanda is very responsive to emerging issues, has strong awareness of government and commercial requirements, and has the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex matters.

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Steven Power
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Steven Power is particularly respected for his experience acting for the Department of Defence, which he assists in relation to procurement matters.

Steven is a very good, knowledgeable lawyer.

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Ashley Tsacalos
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Ashley Tsacalos is recognised for his substantial presence in New South Wales, where he assists government clients with a variety of complex contentious issues. He attracts praise for his strong track record advising on royal commissions and public inquiries.
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Graham Read
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Graham Read
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Graham Read is a notable construction lawyer who is based in Sydney and frequently assists government clients on both the Commonwealth and state levels on non-contentious matters.
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Angie Freeman
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Angie Freeman is noted for her work in the procurement sphere, frequently assisting government clients with IT projects and outsourcing services.

Angie is responsive and pragmatic in her advice and has an understanding of our risk appetites in various areas.

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Barry Dunphy
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Barry Dunphy is based in Brisbane and is noted for his work acting for Queensland Government clients, as well as the Commonwealth Government. His expertise covers regulatory and public law issues.

We would not have been successful without Barry and his team's expert advice, support, client service, sophisticated approach to our challenges and commercial awareness and vision.

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Cain Sibley
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Cain Sibley has expertise with regard to administrative law and litigation and is a frequent adviser to a variety of government clients.
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Jamie Doran
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Jamie Doran is experienced acting for the Commonwealth, state and local governments in relation to procurement, funding and commercial matters.

Jamie provides excellent support and understands government and statutory authorities. He is commercially astute which makes his advice so valuable.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Caroline Bush
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Amanda Story
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Steven Power
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Ashley Tsacalos
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Graham Read
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Graham Read
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Angie Freeman
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Barry Dunphy
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Cain Sibley
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Jamie Doran
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Members

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Andrew Leece

Brian O'Callaghan

Cain Sibley

Head of Department

Davis Davis

Eleanor Dickens

Joanna Pugsley

Jonathan Corby

Matt Kelleher

Robert Dearn

Industries

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Aviation

Construction, Infrastructure and Project Finance

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Employment

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