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Infrastructure - Australia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is renowned for advising on the full range of construction matters, including contract development and contentious issues. It demonstrates skills in handling high-value infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the transport, energy and healthcare sectors. The team can cover the life cycle of a project from bidding to procurement through to project financing, risk assessment and planning approvals. Corrs Chambers Westgarth maintains a strong reputation for representing both state governments and commercial contractors in large-scale disputes, including arbitrations.

Work Highlights

  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised the Cross Yarra Partnership on the AUD1.8 billion financing extension for the Melbourne Metro Tunnels and Stations PPP.

  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised CuString as the developer of the CopperString project, involving the proposed development of a privately owned, project-financed 840-kilometre electricity transmission network from Townsville to Mt Isa.

Strengths

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The Corrs team demonstrated outstanding insight and put effort into understanding their client's perspective. The quality of legal work was fantastic.

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth's personal and client engagement is excellent, and they consistently demonstrate an ability to consider the real-world, commercial and practical implications of their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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John Walter
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Senior Statespeople

John Walter is an eminent authority in the Victorian infrastructure field. Throughout the years, he has been consulted by public authorities on strategic projects.

John Walter is a very lovely gentleman with a great reputation. He is a man of tremendous integrity and intellect.

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Andrew Stephenson
1
Band 1

Andrew Stephenson is highly regarded for his work in high-stakes construction disputes, particularly those relating to contractual or subcontractor claims.

Andrew Stephenson is world-class. He's an expert in his field and an essential adviser when the chips are down.

Andrew Stephenson is ferociously bright, fun to work with and one of the best in Australia.

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Chris Ryder
1
Band 1

Chris Ryder operates across an impressive range of construction-related questions, including FPSO, EPC, EP&PM and D&C issues. He is particularly active on large-scale projects in such key areas as energy and transportation. He is based in the firm's Perth office.

Chris Ryder has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience. He brings a calm and focused approach to his work, which is very reassuring to clients.

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Adam Stapledon
3
Band 3

Adam Stapledon is based in Sydney and regularly assists banks and various lending groups on finance matters pertaining to PPPs in the transportation and natural resources spaces. He also advises borrowers and lenders in the energy sector.

I have had an excellent experience working with Adam. He was on top of all the issues, had excellent solutions to any problems we faced and supported us greatly.

Adam was very good at dealing with complex issues and explaining them in a simple way.

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Airlie Fox
3
Band 3

Airlie Fox works frequently on key transport and social infrastructure projects. She is also adept at handling transmission network infrastructure projects. She is based in Sydney.

Airlie Fox has great commercial acumen and an ability to cut through the noise. She is able to present the issues and solutions to her clients in a simple way.

Airlie's negotiating style leaves everyone feeling like they've left the discussion with what they needed. She articulates concisely and persuasively without labouring the point unnecessarily.

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Anthony Arrow
5
Band 5

Anthony Arrow operates out of the firm's Melbourne office, advising a diverse roster of domestic companies and global corporations on their energy, industrial and residential development projects.

Anthony Arrow is a very good practitioner.

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Matthew Muir
5
Band 5

Matthew Muir is a Brisbane-based lawyer who frequently works on construction and infrastructure transactions and disputes for clients from the energy and transportation sectors.

Matthew Muir is an exceptional lawyer.

Matt is very capable, diligent and reliable. His insights into the market are very helpful.

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Australia

Construction
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Andrew Stephenson
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Band 1
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Chris Ryder
1
Band 1
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3
Airlie Fox
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Band 3
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Anthony Arrow
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Band 5
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Matthew Muir
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Infrastructure
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John Walter
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Airlie Fox
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Project Finance
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Adam Stapledon
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Band 3
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