Department profile
HFW

Construction

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


HFW

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Construction - Australia

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

HFW is particularly well regarded for its back-end practice, and regularly handles engineering disputes in the energy and transport sectors. It has notable experience in acting for contractors across the Asia-Pacific region.

Notable practitioners

Alex McKellar is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • HFW advised Monadelphous in relation to a Western Australian mining and processing facilities project, specifically on risks arising from the interpretation of the contractor's entitlements to various costs under a target cost contract and the contractual scope.

Strengths

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  • HFW have an acute understanding of the sector and the key business drivers and commercial factors that influence decision-making. The team provide succinct, actionable advice within short timeframes.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
  • One of HFW's strengths is their ability to pull internal resources from within their entire firm to help out and assist on complex matters.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

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