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Infrastructure - Australia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a highly regarded team that handles projects in the transportation, energy and social infrastructure arenas and offers significant experience in respect of all aspects of projects, including financing. It handles front-end and contentious construction matters, fielding expertise in tendering process, procurement, design, construction and subcontracting matters. The firm advises borrowers, lenders and sponsors on the financing of a variety of infrastructure projects, including road, rail and energy projects. Its clients include large contractors, major banks, government bodies and other industry participants.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Pacific Partnerships on the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of a large data centre in Melbourne.

  • HSF Kramer advised Marinus Link on the development of the Marinus Link project, including all aspects of the split procurement, development approvals, regulatory approach, government funding and financing.

Strengths

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The team provided highly practical and outcome-driven advice during incredibly difficult negotiations. They demonstrated incredible patience and were well regarded by both sides of the negotiation.

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The HSF Kramer team have strong technical and problem-solving skills. They are also commercially minded and you always feel like they are on your side.

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Notable Practitioners

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Erin Wakelin
2
Erin Wakelin
2
Band 2

Erin Wakelin is based in Sydney and frequently advises on the finance aspects of projects concerning significant public transport and social infrastructure developments.

Erin is a terrific lawyer who understands her clients' requirements and negotiates well to achieve commercial outcomes.

Erin is always ready to assist with deep knowledge, concise advice and real commercial awareness.

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Gerard Pike
3
Gerard Pike
3
Band 3

Gerard Pike assists financiers, lenders and bidders with finance matters, often acting on those pertaining to renewable energy projects. He is based in Melbourne.

Gerard Pike has a deep understanding of our internal structures and the commercial issues we face; he customises his advice and assistance to work around that.

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Andrew Griffiths
4
Andrew Griffiths
4
Band 4

Andrew Griffiths manages a large share of the firm's project assignments from its Sydney office, regularly assisting both contractors and public authorities with regard to projects in the transport and energy spaces.

Andrew is a well-respected, experienced and solution-focused lawyer with an ability to understand and communicate difficult concepts.

In addition to having strong technical skills, Andrew is a trusted adviser to the business for his honest, knowledgeable and strategic advice.

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Geoffrey Hansen
5
Geoffrey Hansen
5
Band 5

Geoffrey Hansen acts across a range of back-end construction issues, mostly within the transport infrastructure space. He is based in Melbourne.

Geoffrey Hansen is a knowledgeable senior partner who has a depth of experience.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Construction
Andrew Griffiths
4
Andrew Griffiths
4
Band 4
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Geoffrey Hansen
5
Geoffrey Hansen
5
Band 5
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Project Finance
Erin Wakelin
2
Erin Wakelin
2
Band 2
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Gerard Pike
3
Gerard Pike
3
Band 3
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