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Provided by Clyde & Co LLP
Our global transport infrastructure team has a proven track record across all asset classes including airports, ports, rail and road. We advise a broad range of market participants on all stages of transport infrastructure projects including procurement and financing (including PPP/PFI), construction, development, operations and maintenance, as well as disputes avoidance and resolution.
Our infrastructure lawyers understand the nuances of working across both developed and emerging markets. Through our extensive international network of offices, we can mobilise bespoke multi-disciplinary client teams for large scale transport projects ranging from high-speed rail networks in developed countries to deep-water ports in emerging markets. Our blend of transactional and contentious strengths ensures that clients receive the best possible advice in one client-focused team.
Transport infrastructure is pivotal to the prosperity of nations. Investing in, developing and maintaining assets in the right way can have a significant positive impact on a nation's development and its economic and social well-being.
Chambers Review
Clyde & Co serves a variety of international clients across numerous shipping and related marine sectors in Australia, including the cruise industry, commodities transportation, and offshore oil and gas. The shipping team can boast notable expertise advising on international sales and ocean carriage of goods contracts, and is also active in the marine insurance space representing a number of P&I clubs and offshore risk insurers. The firm is prominent in the litigation of substantial shipping disputes, including class actions and criminal investigations, partnering where appropriate with litigation funding companies. Its integration with the global Clyde & Co network ensures a seamless service in multi-jurisdictional claims.
Work Highlights
- Clyde & Co defended the Owners of Boshi 58 and her Master in criminal proceedings brought by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutionson behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Agencyfor breaches of the Navigation Act 2012.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team was efficient and responsive, it explained and advised very clearly the applicable Australian law, regulations and constraints considering the costs and the benefits of each action."
"Clyde & Co provides thorough work and has the ability to reach out to other jurisdictions to streamline advice for us."
"The team was efficient and responsive, it explained and advised very clearly the applicable Australian law, regulations and constraints considering the costs and the benefits of each action."
"Clyde & Co provides thorough work and has the ability to reach out to other jurisdictions to streamline advice for us."
Notable Practitioners
Ernest van Buuren is a qualified master mariner who has long been regarded as one of Australia's most distinguished shipping lawyers. He is an experienced adviser to clients from across the Asia-Pacific region on the full range of operational, regulatory and contentious shipping issues, including criminal investigations. He is based in Brisbane.
"Ernest is a highly experienced lawyer with great judgement and a strong knowledge of shipping and navigation from his background as a master mariner."
"Ernest is a leading maritime expert with unparalleled knowledge and experience in the industry."